What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at G. M. McCrossin Inc.?
COMPANY OVERVIEW
G.M. McCrossin, Inc. is an AISC Certified Steel Erector and full-service general contractor based in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. For over 70 years, McCrossin has served the commercial and industrial construction markets throughout the Northeast, building a reputation on quality workmanship, competitive pricing, and reliable project delivery.
Our project managers lead the work we are best known for: water and wastewater treatment facilities, below-grade process structures, industrial plants, and institutional and campus construction. We self-perform concrete, structural steel erection, and process piping, which means our project managers run real McCrossin crews and self-perform production, not just a schedule of subcontractors.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Project Manager owns full delivery of heavy industrial and municipal construction projects, from contract award through closeout. Along with the Superintendent, you will build and lead the project team, manage the schedule and budget, direct self-performed crews and subcontractors, and serve as the primary point of contact for owners and design professionals.
This role suits a project manager who wants full ownership of a project's outcome, not just its paperwork. Project Managers here work side by side with superintendents and self-perform crews, and are expected to know the work well enough to solve problems in the field, not just track them in a spreadsheet.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the primary owner and design-team contact for assigned projects, managing expectations and communication throughout construction.
- Develop and maintain the project schedule, coordinating self-performed crews, subcontractors, and material deliveries to meet milestones.
- Own project financial performance, including budget tracking, cost forecasting, monthly cost-to-complete projections, and margin protection.
- Negotiate, issue, and manage subcontracts and purchase orders; resolve scope gaps and disputes as they arise.
- Direct project engineers and field superintendents; set priorities and hold the team accountable for schedule, cost, quality, and safety.
- Review submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings for technical accuracy and schedule impact.
- Identify, price, and negotiate change orders and claims; protect contract rights and margin on changed conditions.
- Lead project safety performance, including site safety planning, incident response, and enforcement of company safety standards.
- Manage owner billing, pay applications, and subcontractor payment approvals on schedule.
- Oversee quality control, including inspections, testing, and non-conformance resolution.
- Lead project closeout, including punch list completion, O&M turnover, final billing, and warranty administration.
- Conduct project financial and lessons-learned reviews with senior management.
- Mentor and develop project engineers as they progress toward project management roles.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Seven or more years of progressive construction project management experience with a general, mechanical, or heavy civil contractor.
- Demonstrated track record managing project schedule, budget, and subcontractor performance on projects of comparable size and complexity.
- Strong understanding of contract documents, general conditions, and construction means and methods.
- Working proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), scheduling software (Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project), and project management/document control software (Sage, Procore, Bluebeam, or comparable).
- Proven ability to negotiate subcontracts, change orders, and claims.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience directing project engineers, superintendents, and field crews.
- Clear written and verbal communication with owners, design professionals, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Willingness to travel to assigned project sites as needed.
Preferred
- Experience managing water or wastewater treatment plant, pump station, or other below-grade process structure projects.
- Experience managing self-performed concrete, structural steel erection, or process piping scopes.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with public bidding, prevailing wage projects, and PennDOT or municipal authority work.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is primarily a home office-based position, with the Project Manager regularly traveling to assigned project sites as needed to satisfy the position’s responsibilities. Standard schedule is Monday through Friday. This role requires the ability to walk active construction sites and wear required personal protective equipment.
G.M. McCrossin, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person