Project Manager - Construction & Commissioning

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision

Health coaching

24/7 nursing

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

12 holidays

EAP services

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Project Manager - Construction & Commissioning for a remote US-based position. You will lead site-level execution of construction and commissioning activities, focusing on schedule discipline, financial tracking, and coordinated delivery with project leaders, vendors, and site teams.

Responsibilities include managing scope changes, documentation flow, and risk mitigation to ensure successful client delivery. Domestic travel up to 30% is required; PMP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management or engineering, or equivalent field experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience within construction or commissioning.
• Project Management Certification preferred.
• Experience with hydropower technology.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Willingness to travel domestically at least 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Participate in defining site work strategy with project leaders.
• Track project financial and physical progress monthly.
• Update the site schedule weekly with actual vs. planned progress.
• Coordinate project team communications for effective execution.
• Identify scope management changes and oversee impacts.
• Ensure timely issuance of project site documentation to clients.
• Engage in risk mitigation and opportunity assessments.
• Prepare purchasing requests for subcontracting site works.
• Manage specific vendor packages at the site.
• Lead detailed mobilization planning and ensure resource readiness.
• Conduct site demobilization at the project’s end.

Skills

Strong English communication

Leadership abilities

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or engineering

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Project Manager - Construction & Commissioning to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will lead site-level project execution for construction and commissioning activities, with a strong emphasis on schedule discipline, financial tracking, and coordinated delivery. You will partner closely with project leaders, vendors, subcontractors, and site teams to keep work moving safely and efficiently from mobilization through closeout. The position also plays an important role in managing scope changes, documentation flow, and risk mitigation to support successful client delivery.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $100,000 – $166,700 annually

Responsibilities

• Participate in defining site work strategy with project leaders
• Track project financial and physical progress monthly
• Update the site schedule weekly with actual vs. planned progress
• Coordinate project team communications for effective execution
• Identify scope management changes and oversee impacts
• Ensure timely issuance of project site documentation to clients
• Engage in risk mitigation and opportunity assessments
• Prepare purchasing requests for subcontracting site works
• Manage specific vendor packages at the site
• Lead detailed mobilization planning and ensure resource readiness
• Conduct site demobilization at the project’s end

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management or engineering, or equivalent field experience
• 5+ years of project management experience within construction or commissioning
• Project Management Certification preferred
• Experience with technical concepts in hydropower technology
• Strong communication skills in English
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Willingness to travel domestically at least 30% of the time

Benefits

• Relocation assistance provided
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Access to health coaching and 24/7 nursing resources
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
• Tuition and adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• 12 paid holidays and permissive time off
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling services

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.