Project Manager – Construction

Software Placement Group, SPG; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG in Omaha, NE is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of customer projects across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, service/installation, and accounting. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, and documentation to ensure projects finish on time and within profitability targets.

The role requires strong leadership, contract review experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects with autonomy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Experience coordinating projects on time and profitability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong time management.
• Autonomous in performing job responsibilities.
• Experience reviewing and modifying contracts/terms.
• Understand PM technical requirements and contractual terms.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office/Office 360; advanced MS Project knowledge.
• Travel up to 25% (possible international travel).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain schedules with milestones and resources.
• Review contracts and negotiate with key stakeholders.
• Manage contracts throughout each project lifecycle.
• Provide schedule and budget updates to PMO and leadership.
• Report variances between progress and baselines.
• Prepare and deliver project documentation with Engineering and other teams.
• Keep documentation organized per PMO standards.
• Visit customers for negotiations, kickoff, updates, and closeout.
• Schedule and facilitate status reviews with project resources.
• Create and implement new PM processes; support internal projects with Engineering.
• Manage bids, bid schedules, meetings, and approvals.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Omaha, NE | Schedule: Full-time | Compensation: $75,000-$95,000 plus bonus

Overview

An established company in the construction and manufacturing space is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of customer projects. This role coordinates across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, service/installation, and accounting to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain project schedules identifying deliverables, milestones, and resource allocation
• Perform contract review and negotiation alongside Account Managers, Business Development Managers, and Market Development Managers
• Manage contracts throughout the course of a project
• Provide project updates regarding schedule and budget to the PMO and executive management
• Compare and report variances between project progress and schedule/budget baselines
• Prepare and deliver formal project documentation in coordination with Engineering and other relevant departments
• Ensure proper organization of documentation and account activities per PMO standards
• Visit customers as needed for negotiations, project kickoff, status updates, and project closeout
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with project resources to review status and upcoming work
• Create and implement new project management processes
• Coordinate with Engineering to support Project Management for internal projects
• Manage bids, including bid schedules, review meetings, and the approval process

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of project management experience
• Proven project management experience with accountability for coordinating and completing projects on time and within profitability expectations
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with excellent time management skills
• Ability to function autonomously within job responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and modifying contractual terms and conditions
• Ability to understand technical requirements related to Project Management and contractual terms
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Office 360 Suites
• Advanced knowledge of Project Management software, preferably MS Project
• Travel up to 25%, which may include international travel and occasional weekend stays as bids and projects demand

Preferred qualifications

• PMP certification is not required but would set a candidate apart from others with equal experience
• Ability to conduct business in a second language (Spanish, French, German, or Mandarin) is not required but would set a candidate apart from others with equal experience

Compensation and benefits

• $75,000-$95,000 plus bonus

Why this role

This role offers the opportunity to lead end-to-end project delivery across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and accounting functions, with visibility to the PMO and executive management.