Project Manager, Construction

Uprite Construction; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Uprite Construction seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful planning, execution, and financial management of commercial and industrial construction projects. You will work with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires strong budgeting, scheduling, and communication skills, with experience in ground-up construction and tilt-up projects preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager for a commercial general contractor.
• Proven experience managing ground-up industrial and commercial construction projects.
• Tilt-up construction experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, contracts, and cost control.
• Experience from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground up industrial and commercial construction projects from award through final completion
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Oversee project planning, procurement, subcontractor management, and contract administration
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents for completeness and constructability
• Manage Requests for Information, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Partner closely with Superintendents to coordinate field operations and project execution
• Lead owner, architect, subcontractor, and internal project meetings
• Identify project risks and implement solutions to maintain schedule and budget
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and quality expectations
• Coordinate project turnover and closeout documentation

Skills

Ground up construction

Project budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

* Please Note: Uprite Construction is not accepting resumes from third-party agencies for this position. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Uprite Construction's property, and no fees will be paid for unsolicited referrals.*

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, financial management, and delivery of commercial construction projects. This role oversees every phase of the project while partnering with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You'll Do:

• Lead ground up industrial and commercial construction projects from award through final completion
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Oversee project planning, procurement, subcontractor management, and contract administration
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents for completeness and constructability
• Manage Requests for Information, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Partner closely with Superintendents to coordinate field operations and project execution
• Lead owner, architect, subcontractor, and internal project meetings
• Identify project risks and implement solutions to maintain schedule and budget
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and quality expectations
• Coordinate project turnover and closeout documentation

What You'll Bring:

• 5 or more years of experience as a Project Manager working for a commercial general contractor
• Proven experience managing ground up industrial and commercial construction projects
• Tilt up construction experience is highly preferred
• Experience managing warehouse, manufacturing, distribution center, industrial, or large commercial projects
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, contracts, and cost control
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through final closeout
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, or similar construction management software
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred

Preferred Experience:

• Tilt up construction
• Warehouse and distribution facilities
• Manufacturing facilities
• Concrete and structural steel construction

About Us

Uprite Construction was established in 1991 as a multi-service construction company specializing in project site development, ground-up, new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements for the commercial and industrial sectors. Check us out at upritecomgmt.com!

We appreciate your interest in employment with Uprite Construction. Uprite Construction is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.