Project Manager

Jobot; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to lead construction projects with a focus on delivering on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. You will coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, manage budgets, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and closeout activities to ensure successful project delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience reading blueprints and managing safety compliance across complex

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years in construction project management.
• Experience delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from award through completion with schedule, budget and quality targets.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to align project outcomes.
• Prepare budgets, schedules, subcontractor buyouts, cost forecasts and financial reporting.
• Monitor costs, identify overruns, and implement cost-control measures.
• Process RFIs, submittals, change orders, and documentation promptly.
• Lead meetings, set priorities, and track actions to resolution.
• Oversee jobsite progress with Superintendents and address field challenges.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications for planning.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and vendors to meet objectives.
• Ensure safety standards and project requirements compliance.
• Anticipate risks and develop solutions to protect performance.
• Manage closeout, punch lists, turnover docs and final billing.

Skills

Construction PM

Budgeting

Contract management

Scheduling

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Tools

Scheduling tools

Contract management tools

Job description

Salary: $90,000 - $135,000 per year

Job Details

Take the lead on construction projects that make a lasting impact. This permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on Project Manager who thrives on solving complex challenges, building strong partnerships, and turning plans into successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from contract award through completion, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality goals are achieved.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve issues, maintain alignment, and drive successful project outcomes.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractor and vendor buyouts, cost forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Monitor project costs, identify potential overruns, and implement practical cost-control measures.
• Review and process requests for information (RFIs), submittals, change orders, contracts, and other project documentation accurately and promptly.
• Lead project meetings, communicate priorities and decisions, and track action items through resolution.
• Partner with Superintendents to oversee jobsite progress, coordinate resources, address field challenges, and keep construction activities on schedule.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contract documents to support sound planning and execution.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and vendors to support project objectives and contractual requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, company procedures, and project requirements.
• Anticipate risks, make timely decisions, and develop effective solutions to protect project performance.
• Manage project closeout, including punch lists, turnover documentation, outstanding commitments, and final billing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction project management, with demonstrated success managing projects from contract award through completion.
• Proven ability to deliver projects against schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Strong project management and construction management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, cost forecasting, cost control, and contract management.
• Experience managing buyouts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, project documentation, and closeout processes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints, drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Effective negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities.
• Demonstrated team leadership and the ability to collaborate effectively with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and Superintendents.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Working knowledge of construction safety standards and jobsite procedures.
• Experience with construction project management and scheduling tools, or equivalent systems and methods.

About us

We are a privately held construction firm delivering high-quality commercial and industrial projects across multiple markets. Our team is known for strong collaboration, disciplined execution, and a commitment to safety, quality, and schedule.

With experienced leadership and a relationship-driven approach, we partner closely with clients and project teams to solve complex challenges and deliver consistent results. We emphasize accountability, teamwork, and long-term partnerships while investing in our people and modern construction practices.

We offer the stability of an established construction firm with the agility and personal feel of a close-knit team. Employees are trusted with real responsibility, supported by experienced leadership, and given the opportunity to make a visible impact on projects.

Our culture values collaboration, growth, and accountability. We invest in our people through mentorship, career development, and exposure to meaningful projects, while maintaining a balanced, respectful work environment where contributions are recognized and careers can grow long term.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.