Project Manager / Sr PM

Navigate Search; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

FSA

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Birthday PTO

Pet insurance (optional)

Job summary

Navigate Search is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Indianapolis construction team. The role emphasizes planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating with owners, architects, subcontractors, and field teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of construction PM experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture preferred.
• 5+ years of construction PM experience.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and project administration.
• Experience with owners, architects, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day status and progress of one or multiple construction projects.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, costs, and overall performance.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules through project completion.
• Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Lead and participate in meetings with owners, clients, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Prepare reports related to project progress, costs, scheduling, and performance.
• Mentor and support Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.

Skills

Construction PM experience

Scheduling

Budgeting

Contract administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

PM software

Job description

A well-established and highly respected construction firm is expanding its Indianapolis team and is seeking an experienced Project Manager. This organization has a long-standing reputation for quality construction, strong client relationships, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to project delivery.

The company works across a diverse range of markets and project types, including new construction, renovations, complex phased projects, and restoration. This is an opportunity to join a stable organization with a strong pipeline of work and a team-oriented culture.

Position Overview

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, financial management, scheduling, and execution of assigned construction projects. This individual will work closely with clients, subcontractors, superintendents, project executives, and internal project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day status and progress of one or multiple construction projects.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, costs, and overall performance.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules through project completion.
• Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Partner closely with Superintendents and field leadership to resolve construction issues and maintain project momentum.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, clients, architects, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead and participate in OAC, preconstruction, subcontractor, and project meetings.
• Prepare and communicate reports related to project progress, costs, scheduling, and performance.
• Assist with proposals, RFP responses, and project interviews.
• Manage RFI and submittal processes in coordination with project leadership.
• Participate in estimating and preconstruction efforts for prospective projects.
• Review subcontractor scopes and assist with contract awards and negotiations.
• Manage the project change order and change management process.
• Establish and maintain effective communication processes with subcontractors and trade partners.
• Oversee project startup, including coordination of required documentation and processes.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for project permitting activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and manage project management software systems.Administer payment applications and participate in owner draw and billing review meetings.
• Mentor and support Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of construction project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and project administration.
• Experience working with owners, architects, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with construction project management and accounting software preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays
• Birthday PTO
• Optional pet insurance
• Stable, long‑term opportunity with an established construction organization