Self-Perform Construction Lead: Carpentry & Trades

Higley Construction; Cleveland (OH); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Higley Construction in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Self-Perform Project Manager specializing in carpentry and general trades to oversee self-perform projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage bidding, estimating, procurement, field coordination, and financial reporting to meet budget, schedule, safety, quality, and profitability goals.

Responsibilities include leading self-perform carpentry, millwork, drywall, and general trades; developing project plans and procurement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction project management or related roles.
• Experience with self-perform carpentry or general trades preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Industry certifications such as OSHA, CMAA, USGBC are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Manages self-perform carpentry, finished carpentry, millwork, drywall, and general trades from preconstruction through closeout.
• Leads or supports bidding for carpentry and general trades, including takeoffs and bid submissions.
• Develops project plans, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and workforce needs with field leadership.
• Maintains cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, change management, and profit/loss for assigned work.
• Coordinates contracts, purchase orders, and subcontractor agreements; manages project documentation.
• Partners with field teams to uphold safety and quality standards and resolve issues.

Connaissances

Carpentry

Finished Carpentry

Millwork

Drywall

General trades

Estimating

Bid preparation

Construction software

Project management tools

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Outils

Estimating software

Project management software

Description du poste

Position Overview:The Self-Perform Project Manager is a construction professional specializing in carpentry and general trades whois responsible formanaging self-perform projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role oversees bidding, estimating, material takeoffs, procurement, field coordination, project documentation, and financial reporting while partnering with project teams to achieve budget, schedule, safety, quality, and profitability goals.

Responsibilities:

• Manages self-perform carpentry, finished carpentry, millwork, drywall, and general trades work from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Leads or supports bidding efforts for carpentry and general trades work, including scope review, material takeoffs, estimate preparation, and bid submission.
• Develops project plans, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and workforce needs in coordination with superintendents and field leadership.
• Maintains financial accountability through cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, change management, and profit/loss management for assigned work.
• Negotiates and administers contracts, purchase orders, and agreements with subcontractors, material suppliers, and other trade partners.
• Coordinates project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, drawings, meeting minutes, correspondence, and closeout requirements.
• Partners with field teams to uphold safety and quality standards and resolve constructability, coordination, and production challenges.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients and trade partners while delivering exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies and mitigates risks within owner contracts, subcontracts, scopes of work, procurement, and project execution.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of carpentry, finished carpentry, millwork, drywall, and general trades.
• Proficiency in estimating, material takeoffs, scope development, and bid preparation.
• Ability to independently plan and manage self-perform projects while coordinating multiple priorities.
• Competency in construction accounting, cost management, forecasting, financial reporting, and change management.
• Strong negotiation and contract administration skills with subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Ability to lead project teams and collaborate effectively with field operations.
• Proficiency in construction software and project management tools.
• Effective communication, customer service, and business writing skills.
• Commitment to creative problem-solving, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in construction project management, project engineering, or a related role, with experience in self-perform carpentry or generaltrades preferred.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement, change management, and project documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management,a construction-related field, or relevant experience.
• Industry certifications, such as OSHA, USGBC, CMAA, or ASHE, are a plus. #LI-EV1