Project Manager (Self-Perform / Concrete) - Southfield, MI (Travel Based Projects)

Barton Malow; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow is seeking a Project Manager (Self-Perform) to join our team in St. Louis, MO. This position is pivotal for leading self-performed concrete scopes, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to project requirements. The Project Manager will manage field teams, budgets, and schedules while fostering strong stakeholder relationships. A Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years in construction management are essential.

Expect a role heavy in field presence, responsibility, and collaboration to achieve project goals efficiently.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant construction experience, with direct experience managing self-performed concrete work.
• Strong knowledge of concrete means and methods, formwork, reinforcement, placement, finishing, and curing.
• Proven experience leading field teams and construction supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead Barton Malow's self-performed concrete activities and ensure compliance with standards.
• Plan and manage daily activities of craft labor and field supervision.
• Manage project budgets for self-perform work including cost tracking and forecasting.
• Coordinate procurement and timely delivery of concrete materials and equipment.
• Support project controls, scheduling, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Technical construction knowledge

Safety and quality commitment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

Overview

Company: Barton Malow
Job Location: St. Louis, MO
Position: Project Manager (Self-Perform / Concrete)
REQ ID: 12317

Barton Malow is seeking a Project Manager (Self-Perform) to join our team supporting concrete operations based in St. Louis, MO. This role leads Barton Malow's self-performed concrete scopes, including formwork, reinforcement, and placement, ensuring safe, high-quality, and productive execution while maintaining alignment with project budget, schedule, and contractual requirements.

The Project Manager (Self-Perform) will spend the majority of their time on-site, directly responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing Barton Malow craft personnel, field supervision, and resources. This position requires strong leadership, technical construction knowledge, and a proactive commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead Barton Malow's self-performed concrete activities, ensuring work is installed, inspected, and documented safely and in compliance with specifications, drawings, and quality standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the daily activities of craft labor, field supervision, and support staff, including manpower loading, equipment needs, productivity tracking, and placement sequencing.
• Manage project budgets for self-perform work, including cost tracking, forecasting, variance analysis, and support for internal estimating efforts.
• Coordinate procurement and timely delivery of concrete materials, formwork, tools, and equipment; review submittals including mix designs for design compliance.
• Support project controls, scheduling, and reporting, including progress, cost, and manpower updates, as well as turnover and closeout documentation.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and development to field supervisors, foremen, and craft personnel.
• Work with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure expectations and contractual requirements are satisfied.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, with relevant concrete, structural, or industrial project experience.
• 8-10 years of relevant construction experience, with direct experience managing self-performed concrete work.
• Strong knowledge of concrete means and methods, formwork, reinforcement, placement, finishing, and curing — plus productivity tracking and field execution.
• Proven experience leading field teams, craft labor, and construction supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel as required, with the expectation of spending the majority of time on-site.