Project Manager - Industrial Fencing Construction

KLA Industries; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations & holidays

Health benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Bonus Incentive Plan

Job summary

KLA Industries in the Cleveland/Akron area is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee civil construction and fencing projects. You will review plans, coordinate with owners, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to maintain schedules and budgets.

This role requires 5–10 years of PM experience in heavy civil construction, strong communication, and MS Office proficiency. The company offers vacations, health benefits, life insurance, a 401(k) with match, and a bonus plan.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of project management experience in heavy civil construction, fencing, or related field.
• Ability to read, interpret, and review construction plans, specifications, drawings, and project documents.
• Experience reviewing contracts and understanding project scope, terms, requirements, and potential risk items.
• Familiarity with project billing, pricing change orders and additional work, RFIs, submittals, closeout documentation, and construction project administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and scope documents to understand project requirements.
• Prepare, price, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, additional work requests, and project documentation.
• Coordinate project billing, including progress billing, backup documentation, and related owner or contractor requirements.
• Work closely with field leadership, vendors, subcontractors, customers, and internal teams to maintain schedules, budgets, and project expectations.
• Identify potential scope gaps, contract risks, schedule impacts, and cost concerns and communicate them proactively.
• Support procurement, material tracking, project coordination, and job cost review as needed.

Skills

Project management

Plan reading

Contract review

Billing familiarity

MS Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Company:

National security fence provider serving enterprise clients from coast-to-coast, protecting their people, facilities, and reputation. Company was created to advance the industry, moving beyond boilerplate solutions to deliver best-in-class solutions. We bring creative ideas and on-the-ground support to prepare for and mitigate the kind of integrated challenges that our Fortune 100 clients face every day.

Position Summary

Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support civil construction and fencing projects in the Cleveland/Akron Ohio area. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience, the ability to review plans and specifications, and the communication skills necessary to coordinate with owners, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and scope documents to understand project requirements.
• Prepare, price, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, additional work requests, and project documentation.
• Coordinate project billing, including progress billing, backup documentation, and related owner or contractor requirements.
• Work closely with field leadership, vendors, subcontractors, customers, and internal teams to maintain schedules, budgets, and project expectations.
• Identify potential scope gaps, contract risks, schedule impacts, and cost concerns and communicate them proactively.
• Support procurement, material tracking, project coordination, and job cost review as needed.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of project management experience in heavy civil construction, fencing, or a closely related construction field.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and review construction plans, specifications, drawings, and project documents.
• Experience reviewing contracts and understanding project scope, terms, requirements, and potential risk items.
• Familiarity with project billing, pricing change orders and additional work, RFIs, submittals, closeout documentation, and construction project administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and project deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary range: $100,000 to $110,000, based on experience and qualifications

• Paid vacations & holidays
• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Bonus Incentive Plan