Project Manager

Vaco; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion. You will oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and field operations to deliver on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong construction management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders throughout the

Qualifications

• Senior-level construction management experience in commercial projects.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for assigned construction projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships throughout the project.
• Lead project teams, including project managers, field personnel, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and financial reporting.
• Monitor project schedules and coordinate activities to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with contract documents, project specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve project issues.
• Promote and enforce safety policies and regulatory compliance across all project activities.
• Review project risks and implement proactive solutions to minimize delays and cost impacts.
• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts, including reviewing project opportunities and assisting with budgeting.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, contract compliance, and project coordination.
• Mentor and support project team members while fostering a collaborative

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Client communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced project manager to join a growing team!

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing project planning, budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and field operations while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong construction management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to successfully manage multiple stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for assigned construction projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships throughout the project.
• Lead project teams, including project managers, field personnel, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and financial reporting.
• Monitor project schedules and coordinate activities to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with contract documents, project specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve project issues.
• Promote and enforce safety policies and regulatory compliance across all project activities.
• Review project risks and implement proactive solutions to minimize delays and cost impacts.
• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts, including reviewing project opportunities and assisting with budgeting.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, contract compliance, and project coordination.
• Mentor and support project team members while fostering a collaborative