Project Manager, Construction

Uprite Construction; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Uprite Construction in Pocatello, Idaho, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead ground-up industrial construction from preconstruction through closeout. You will work closely with the Superintendent and project team to control schedule, cost, quality, and communication on large industrial projects, with tilt-up concrete experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, subcontractor buyout, RFIs, submittals, and field coordination, while maintaining strong client and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Strong ground up commercial or industrial construction experience required.
• Experience with concrete tilt up construction strongly preferred.
• Experience with warehouses, distribution facilities, manufacturing, logistics, or similar large ground up projects is valued.
• Strong understanding of concrete, structural steel, site development, underground utilities, MEP, building envelope, and interior construction.
• Experience managing multimillion dollar projects and subcontractor scopes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage ground up industrial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Partner with the Superintendent to manage schedule, sequencing, quality, and execution.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, commitments, and financial performance.
• Lead subcontractor buyout, scope review, contract administration, and change management.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement, change orders, pay apps, and documentation.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and trade partners.
• Identify long lead materials and procurement risks to protect schedule.
• Review drawings for constructability and potential impacts.
• Drive project meetings and communicate status, risks, and milestones clearly.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Schedule management

Subcontractor management

Ground-up construction

Client communication

Coordination

Procore

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Scheduling software

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.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team for ground up industrial construction in Pocatello, Idaho. We are looking for someone who understands how to run a project from preconstruction through closeout and has strong experience with ground up commercial or industrial construction. Direct experience with concrete tilt up construction is highly preferred.

This person will work closely with the Superintendent, project team, subcontractors, ownership, and leadership to keep the project moving while maintaining strong control of cost, schedule, quality, and communication.

What You'll Do:

• Manage ground up industrial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout
• Partner closely with the Superintendent to manage project schedule, sequencing, logistics, quality, and overall execution
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, commitments, and financial performance
• Lead subcontractor buyout, scope review, contract administration, and change management
• Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation
• Coordinate closely with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal project teams
• Identify long lead materials and procurement risks early and develop plans to protect the project schedule
• Understand and coordinate major ground up scopes including sitework, underground utilities, foundations, concrete, structural systems, MEP, building envelope, and finishes
• Support planning and execution of tilt up concrete construction, including foundations, slab preparation, panel construction, erection, structural steel, roofing, and building dry in
• Lead owner and project meetings and communicate project status, risks, financials, schedule concerns, and upcoming milestones clearly
• Review drawings and specifications for constructability, scope gaps, conflicts, and potential cost or schedule impacts
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors and maintain accountability while treating our trade partners fairly
• Work closely with preconstruction and field leadership to ensure a smooth transition from estimating into operations
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure issues are addressed before they become larger problems
• Drive project closeout, punch list completion, turnover documentation, and final financial reconciliation

What You'll Bring:

• 5 or more years of commercial construction project management experience preferred
• Strong ground up commercial or industrial construction experience required
• Experience with concrete tilt up construction strongly preferred
• Experience with warehouses, distribution facilities, manufacturing, logistics, industrial facilities, or similar large ground up projects is highly valued
• Strong understanding of concrete, structural steel, site development, underground utilities, MEP systems, building envelope, and interior construction
• Experience managing multimillion dollar projects and significant subcontractor scopes
• Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, buyout, change management, and cost control
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules
• Strong subcontractor management and owner communication skills
• Comfortable working closely with both field and office teams
• Procore and construction scheduling experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred, although equivalent construction experience will be considered

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.