Project Manager

Ainsworth-Benning; Spearfish (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ainsworth-Benning Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will oversee safety, schedules, budgets, and quality while coordinating office and field teams to deliver exceptional results.

Candidate will manage projects over $1 million, develop execution plans, mentor staff, and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and construction project management software; Procore is a plus.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting knowledge.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead teams and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of assigned commercial construction projects, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Manage projects valued at $1 million or more.
• Develop execution strategies, schedules, and construction plans.
• Establish objectives, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate resources to maintain productivity and efficiency.
• Lead estimating for construction management and hard-bid projects.
• Provide leadership between office and field teams.
• Stay current with construction methods, technologies, and equipment.
• Manage all financial aspects, including budgets, costs, revenue, forecasting, and profitability.
• Monitor production progress and project performance.
• Protect company interests while maintaining client relationships.
• Mentor and develop team members; foster a safety-first culture.

Skills

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Procore experience

Budgeting and cost control

Project leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Job description

At Ainsworth-Benning Construction, our Project Managers are leaders who turn plans into successful projects. From preconstruction through final closeout, you’ll oversee commercial construction projects that make a lasting impact while working alongside talented field teams, clients, subcontractors, and company leadership.

We’re looking for an experienced construction professional who thrives on solving problems, building relationships, managing budgets, and leading projects safely, efficiently, and successfully.

If you’re a proactive leader who enjoys taking ownership and driving results, we’d like to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Manager, you’ll oversee every phase of assigned commercial construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Manage commercial construction projects valued at $1 million or more
• Develop project execution strategies, schedules, and overall construction plans
• Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance expectations
• Coordinate project resources to maintain productivity and efficiency
• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, scope, and quality goals
• Lead estimating efforts for construction management and hard-bid projects
• Provide leadership and coordination between office and field teams
• Stay current with emerging construction methods, technologies, and equipment
• Manage all financial aspects of assigned projects
• Track budgets, costs, revenue, forecasting, and profitability
• Monitor production progress and project performance
• Protect company interests while maintaining outstanding client relationships

Team & Relationship Management

• Partner closely with Superintendents and field leadership to successfully execute projects
• Mentor and develop team members while promoting accountability and professional growth
• Build strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders
• Foster a collaborative, respectful team environment focused on delivering exceptional results
• Promote a safety-first culture by supporting jobsite safety planning, hazard identification, incident investigations, and corrective actions

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, and specifications
• Experience with Microsoft Office and construction project management software; Procore experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of commercial construction methods and safety practices, including steel and precast erection
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead teams, adapt to changing priorities, and continuously improve processes

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, plus 3-5 years of commercial construction project management experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant construction management experience
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain insurability

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with regular travel to active construction sites
• Combination of indoor and outdoor work environments
• Frequent computer use and administrative work
• Must be able to communicate effectively with employees, clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders

Why Join Ainsworth-Benning Construction?

At Ainsworth-Benning Construction, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer the opportunity to work on meaningful commercial construction projects while being part of a team that values safety, integrity, quality, and continuous improvement.

We provide competitive compensation, excellent benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative work environment where your leadership and expertise make a difference.

If you’re ready to build exceptional projects and grow your career with a respected commercial contractor, we’d love to hear from you.