Project Manager - East Coast

6AM City, LLC; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) seeks an experienced Project Manager for its U.S. Project Delivery Team. You will oversee development and execution from early design through manufacturing, coordinating cross-functional teams to turn concepts into tangible projects while managing scope, schedule, and cost.

The role targets seasoned leaders with deep AEC or manufacturing experience who can build long‑term client relationships and represent VBC with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Seasoned project manager with solid experience in AEC or manufacturing.
• Strong ability to manage scope, schedule and cost.

Responsibilities

• Develop a project charter outlining roles, scope, objectives and financial targets.
• Lead project teams through design to manufacturing and delivery.
• Manage submittals, approvals, meetings, and communications with clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, risks and mitigation strategies throughout project lifecycle.
• Oversee budget tracking, invoicing and change management with customers.
• Report project health across budget, schedule, procurement and manufacturing.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

AEC industry experience

Budget management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

Build the Future with VBC

At Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), we are redefining the future of construction. As a global leader in volumetric modular building, we integrate cutting-edge technology, precision-driven manufacturing, and expert modular construction to deliver high-quality, sustainable buildings—faster and smarter. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, with locations across the U.S., UK, Ireland, Poland, and Serbia, our reach is global, but our mission is deeply personal: to create spaces that improve lives.

At VBC, our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth, where your ideas matter and your work makes a real impact. When you join us, you become part of a team that values excellence, respect, and community—a place where you can build your career while building a better world.

If you’re driven to be the best at what you do and want to be part of something bigger, let’s build the future together.

The Project Manager will be a member of VBC's U.S. Project Delivery Team. In this role you will manage the development and execution of a project(s) from early design through manufacturing. Starting with the design phase, you will work cross-functionally with internal departments and stakeholders to turn the concept into reality. You will use project management tools, processes, and best practice methodologies to manage scope, schedule, and cost.

This role is ideal for a seasoned manager with deep experience in the AEC or manufacturing sectors, who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and excels at managing cross-functional teams and building long-term client relationships.

The Project Manager is responsible for representing VBC, both internally and externally, in a manner that aligns with our brand and core values.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

• Support Project Executive with client communications and act as a point of contact between VBC and client project teams.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the key contract terms and manage the relationship with the client and VBC in accordance with the contract.
• Responsible for final project handover to client, including appropriate documentation

Project Lifecycle Management

• Develop a charter for each project that provides clarity of roles and responsibilities, scope and objectives, financial targets, and escalation path as required
• Lead VBC project teams through design and execution; make or facilitate all project-level decisions.
• Manage project submittals and approvals internally and externally
• Schedule and lead all project meetings (internal and external).
• Manage detailed project schedules including full lifecycle and short-term lookaheads.

Contract and Scope Management

• Facilitate change management with the customer by presenting potential and actual change orders for variances to scope, including impacts to t budget, and schedule
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Manage RFI flow and communication among all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Budget and Financial Oversight

• Responsible for project schedule and budget management from detailed design through manufacturing and delivery
• Develop detailed budget tracking, including spending and invoicing against forecast
• Review and approve project financials including invoicing, billing, and purchase orders.
• Responsible for delivering client billings, confirming against design and manufacturing progress

Internal Cross Functional Leadership

• Work cross-functionally with business development and preconstruction as necessary during design to facilitate the completion of the manufacturing contract with the customer
• Liaise between internal VBC teams – design, manufacturing, construction.
• Track procurement progress to ensure material availability, especially long lead time items
• Review project quality assessments from the Manufacturing Quality teams to understand and report on project health during the manufacturing process
• Coordinate with logistics team and all stakeholders to ensure implementation of the shipping and set plan.
• Responsible for reporting project health, including budget, schedule, design progress, procurement progress, manufacturing execution, etc.

Communication, Organizational Leadership & Team Development

• Maintain clear communication across all levels—field crews, consultants, executives.
• Mentor and develop junior project management talent within the organization.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collabo