Project Manager (Construction)

Company Overview:

Hillwood Construction Services provides general contracting and construction management services in the United States. The company began in December 2000 as an industrial general contractor focusing on industrial warehouse and distribution facilities. Over the years, Hillwood Construction Services has diversified and expanded into many project types, from corporate headquarters to hangars, churches, Class-A office developments, hotels and tenant interiors.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall success and quality of assigned projects, serving as the primary leader for project execution from start to finish. This role ensures strict adherence to project safety plans, while managing financial performance, schedules, contracts, change orders, pay applications, and overall project documentation. The Project Manager serves as the central point of communication for clients, subcontractors, internal teams, and key stakeholders throughout the life of the project.

Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and manage all aspects of project execution from initiation through closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client engagement, relationship management, and communication.
• Regularly communicate project status to owners and stakeholders.

Financial Management

• Manage project financials, including budgets, contracts, change orders, and pay applications.
• Support Pre-Construction with buyout, value engineering, and cost-related logistics planning.

Scheduling & Coordination

• Partner with the Superintendent to create, update, and distribute the project schedule.
• Coordinate construction services and activities with subcontractors and vendors.

Document Control & Reporting

• Oversee document management including logs, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and plan sets.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Safety & Quality Assurance

• Ensure strict adherence to the project safety plan.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent to maintain a safe jobsite environment.
• Monitor and maintain quality standards throughout project execution.

Project Closeout

• Manage all closeout activities including punch list oversight.
• Work with the Superintendent to deliver operations & maintenance manuals and turnover packages.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to interface with executive-level clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management abilities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Tilt-wall construction experience required.
• 5–10 years of project management experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, project management principles, and commercial real estate.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and navigate construction sites as needed.

EEO Statement:

Hillwood is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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