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Job Description
Build With Ownership. Lead With Impact.
Shuck Corporation is seeking a high-performing Construction Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants more than just oversight—you’ll own project outcomes, influence company direction, and help build the systems that drive our next phase of growth.
As a third-generation, family-owned general contractor with over 40 years of experience in Central Indiana, Shuck has built a reputation on craftsmanship, integrity, and doing things the right way. We are growing—and we’re looking for leaders who want to grow with us.
The Role
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall success of assigned projects, including safety, quality, schedule, client satisfaction, and financial performance. You will serve as the central leader connecting clients, field teams, subcontractors, and internal operations—ensuring projects are delivered with precision and accountability.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of outcomes, and wants to play a key role in shaping how a company operates and scales.
Project Scope
Preconstruction & Project Start-Up
Comprehensive Benefits Package
At Shuck Corporation, we invest in our employees by offering a competitive benefits package designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance.
Shuck Corporation is an Indianapolis-based general contractor and construction management firm serving the education, civic, healthcare, industrial, and commercial markets.
With the ability to self-perform concrete, rough carpentry, and selective demolition, Shuck Corporation brings greater control over quality, safety, scheduling, and project coordination. The company has built its reputation on quality craftsmanship, strong relationships, open communication, and dependable project delivery.
Website: https://shuckcorp.com/
Contact Information
Contact: Cris Dorman
Email: cdorman@shuckcorp.com
Phone: (317) 440-1898
Address: 1170 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46221-1306
Build With Ownership. Lead With Impact.
Shuck Corporation is seeking a high-performing Construction Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants more than just oversight—you’ll own project outcomes, influence company direction, and help build the systems that drive our next phase of growth.
As a third-generation, family-owned general contractor with over 40 years of experience in Central Indiana, Shuck has built a reputation on craftsmanship, integrity, and doing things the right way. We are growing—and we’re looking for leaders who want to grow with us.
The Role
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall success of assigned projects, including safety, quality, schedule, client satisfaction, and financial performance. You will serve as the central leader connecting clients, field teams, subcontractors, and internal operations—ensuring projects are delivered with precision and accountability.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of outcomes, and wants to play a key role in shaping how a company operates and scales.
Project Scope
- Commercial construction projects across Central Indiana
- Typical project sizes: $100,000 – $15M
- Markets include: education, public sector, commercial, and institutional projects
Preconstruction & Project Start-Up
- Partner with estimators to define scope, budget, and execution strategy
- Lead subcontractor buyout, contract development, and procurement planning
- Develop project schedules, milestones, and critical path sequencing
- Identify risks, long-lead items, and key coordination challenges
- Participate in project kickoff and align all stakeholders for success
- Lead day-to-day project execution in coordination with field leadership
- Manage subcontractors, vendors, and all project communications
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders
- Monitor and control project costs, forecast financial performance, and protect margins
- Maintain project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and logs
- Ensure alignment with schedule, safety standards, and quality expectations
- Resolve issues in real time—field, design, or coordination-related
- Drive punch list completion and project turnover
- Ensure delivery of all closeout documentation (O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts)
- Manage final billing, financial reconciliation, and project wrap-up
- Maintain client relationships beyond project completion
- Lead, support, and collaborate with field teams and project staff
- Set expectations and drive accountability across all project partners
- Mentor and support direct reports
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Own project financial performance from buyout through closeout
- Track costs, forecast risks, and proactively manage exposures
- Ensure alignment between field production and project budgets
- Contribute to improving internal processes, workflows, and project systems
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Support business development efforts through project performance and networking
- Participate in client meetings, proposals, and pursuit efforts as needed
- Proven ability to lead projects from start to finish
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and sequencing
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications with precision
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractor coordination
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Bluebeam preferred
- Familiarity with project management and scheduling software (Procore, Sage, or similar) is a plus
- Comfortable working within and helping improve structured systems and workflows
- 8 years of commercial construction project management experience
- OSHA 30 Certification preferred
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
Comprehensive Benefits Package
At Shuck Corporation, we invest in our employees by offering a competitive benefits package designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance.
- 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
- 100% Employer-Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
- Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Bereavement Leave
Shuck Corporation is an Indianapolis-based general contractor and construction management firm serving the education, civic, healthcare, industrial, and commercial markets.
With the ability to self-perform concrete, rough carpentry, and selective demolition, Shuck Corporation brings greater control over quality, safety, scheduling, and project coordination. The company has built its reputation on quality craftsmanship, strong relationships, open communication, and dependable project delivery.
Website: https://shuckcorp.com/
Contact Information
Contact: Cris Dorman
Email: cdorman@shuckcorp.com
Phone: (317) 440-1898
Address: 1170 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46221-1306