Project Manager

Fortis Construction, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Construction, Inc. seeks a Project Manager to lead construction projects with the project superintendent, engineers, and external teams. You will oversee team performance, budgets, schedules, and relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and vendors.

You will coordinate subcontractors, review drawings and submittals, ensure safety and compliance, and manage multiple projects while maintaining financial performance and contract alignment.

Qualifications

• 1) Four years of relevant construction management experience.
• 2) Profit and loss responsibility on multiple projects.
• 3) Ability to lead a high‑performing team and allocate resources.
• 4) Proficiency with MS Office, PDF, estimating and documents.
• 5) Read and interpret construction and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and coordinate with owners, architects, and engineers.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, procurement, and external relationships.
• Monitor safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on sites.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and subcontractor payments.
• Prepare monthly status reports and manage project risk.

Skills

Construction Mgmt

PM Leadership

Subcontractor Mgmt

MS Office

Reading contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction or related field

Tools

MS Project

PDF tools

Job description

Project Manager

The Project Manager is accountable for the overall management of construction projects in coordination with the Project Superintendent, Sr. Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other internal and external team members. Areas include, but are not limited to, team performance, team roles and responsibilities, profit and loss, developing and maintaining external relationships (clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors/vendors), risk management, financial management, procurement, and logistical coordination.

Project Managers are involved with subcontractor/vendor management, coordinate activities with customers, design and engineering teams, and ensure financial performance and compliance. They must maintain operating guidelines while consistently achieving project objectives and manage multiple projects simultaneously while zooming out to the big picture when needed.

They mentor and teach other team members, maintain relationships with owners, co‑workers, vendors, suppliers, and community stakeholders, and work collaboratively with external design and engineering teams to ensure projects are designed, procured, and constructed within financial and operating guidelines.

Project Managers develop and monitor job progress schedules to keep construction on the contract schedule, review shop drawings and submittals for compliance, issue and manage required vendor and trade subcontracts, and review subcontractor payment requests. They procure and monitor delivery of all needed materials to ensure optimum prices, quality, and conformance to the contract documents.

They anticipate safety hazards, lead safety incident review meetings, participate in field safety audits, and maintain safety documentation. They anticipate project owner or client questions and navigate difficult conversations regarding costs, quality, or schedules.

They prepare various reports such as monthly status updates, budget forecasts, risk logs, analysis, schedules, billings, and status reports to stakeholders and management. They manage at least one team member, responsible for hiring, development, performance management, and engagement, and assist in other duties as assigned to achieve the position’s and team’s objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of relevant construction management experience.
• Minimum three years of profit and loss responsibility on multiple projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related program, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven ability to lead a high‑performing team by identifying needed resources and assembling them.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word), PDF, estimating and document programs.
• Ability to read and interpret construction and contract documents.
• Experience with contracting methods such as CM at risk (CM/GC), design‑build, design‑bid‑build, and cost‑plus construction management.
• Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting and related reports and records.
• Proficiency in discussing basic construction technical knowledge with customers.
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.

Physical Requirements

Work is primarily in a professional office environment with frequent presence in the work areas of active construction sites, where personal protective equipment is required. The role is stationary, often standing or sitting for long periods. Utilization of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers is common. The job may require occasional pushing, pulling, or lifting of up to 25 lbs.

Travel Requirements

Depending on project size, complexity and requirements, the Project Manager may need to be stationed on site full‑time as required. At a minimum, the manager should visit job sites weekly (if logistically possible) to review progress and quality of work and conduct subsequent coordinator meetings covering ongoing or new responsibilities and actions required for the project.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other protected category. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.