Project Manager

Our Project Managers are the foundation of our Operations team, driving projects forward and ensuring they're completed safely, on time, on budget, and with exceptional quality.

Working closely with Senior Project Managers and Project Executives, you’ll take ownership of your projects from preconstruction through closeout, partnering with owners, architects, trade partners, and your internal teams every step of the way.

In this role, you will:

• Provide guidance and ensure compliance for your team’s project documentation, carefully review contract documents and shop drawings, oversee document control entities, lead preconstruction efforts, and track + communicate milestones throughout the project life cycle
• Partner with field staff to plan and budget for project phasing, logistics, and safety
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule in collaboration with field teams
• Review and submit project budgets, bids, and change orders promptly, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with client expectations
• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners to ensure clear communication and collaboration through the project lifecycle
• Mentor and guide Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers, fostering their growth and ensuring expectations are met for both clients and internal stakeholders
• Track and communicate key project milestones, keeping all stakeholders informed, engaged, and confident in project progress

What education and experience are required?

• 4 year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or another construction-related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the built construction world

What skills will we require?

• Proactive and pleasant communication habits with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong documentation tendencies – organized, prompt, and meticulously detailed
• Understanding of contract language as it relates to construction activities and planning
• Advanced knowledge of project management and scheduling software for estimating and project management
• Proficient in building construction components and systems for conceptual budgets
• Fluency in the bidding process based on contract documents
• Strong understanding of quantity take-offs, qualification of subcontractor bids, scheduling, general conditions, and any project constraints or coordination issues
• Uses production management principles based on Lean philosophies, and coaches team members on best practices of Lean philosophy
• Possesses a fundamental understanding of planning phase schedules, lookahead schedules, and the key concepts of the last planner system
• Understands planned percent complete (PPC) to track daily tasks

What's included in our Employee-First Benefits package?

• Skender pays 100% of the premium for health insurance (medical, dental, & vision)
• Annual deposit into health savings account
• Retirement plan with 100% match up to 5% of gross earnings
• Tuition reimbursement for continued learning opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Wellness incentives
• Paid time off
• Parental leave for mothers and fathers
• Free employee assistance program services
• Free short- & long-term disability insurance
• Community involvement