Construction Project Manager

LI Group is an end-to-end solution project management firm that specializes in large-scale rollouts, new store construction, fixture installations, and remodels. We combine warehousing, logistics, white glove delivery, installation, and construction to provide a more effective and efficient solution for our client’s projects. LI Group offers a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where individuals can drive processes, problem solve, and grow.

Our construction department manages fast-paced large-scale projects with install scopes ranging from assembling and installing fixtures and millwork, to full-scale retail space remodels. Installs can run from a few hours up to a week with overall programs running from weeks to months with site quantities from one-off individual sites to thousands of stores nationwide.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for each project A-Z and be empowered to make decisions and lead your team. From bidding and project planning to executing and closeout, you will be the main point of contact working directly with each client. Project Managers report directly to our Director of Construction and have daily interactions with our leadership team. You will be coordinating subcontractors, installers, vendors, materials and equipment; ensuring that the scope of work is being followed and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities Include:

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients; provide regular updates and manage client expectations.
• Develop detailed construction schedules, including project milestones and critical deliverables.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Prepare project bids and proposals; present to executive leadership for review and approval.
• Create comprehensive project plans and manage execution to ensure on-time delivery.
• Recruit, assemble, and coordinate internal teams and subcontractors for each project.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets and client contracts.
• Allocate and manage project resources (internal staff, vendors, subcontractors) efficiently.
• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and daily support to project teams.
• Monitor project progress and performance; provide regular reports to leadership.
• Implement and oversee change management processes to maintain project alignment.
• Review and approve vendor invoices related to assigned projects.
• Analyze project variances, conduct lessons-learned reviews, and present findings to executives.
• Monitor and control project expenses; report on profitability and performance metrics.
• Prepare and approve all client billings and ensure timely invoicing for project milestones.
• Use Bluebeam to mark up drawings, review construction documents, and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Utilize Procore for project documentation, RFIs, submittals, daily logs, and overall project management.
• Travel to job sites as needed to support project execution and client satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support team and company objectives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 year Construction Management degree preferred
• 6 years’ experience working in construction with 3 years as a Project Manager
• 1 years’ experience working as a PM in commercial construction highly preferred
• Knowledge of blueprint reading, building practices, building codes, and construction contracts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, able to apply best practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Problem solving and prioritization abilities to focus on core deliverables to keep projects on track in fast-paced environment
• Strong Project Management Skills
• Exceptional organization, meeting management, and presentation skills
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft product families, including Excel
• Experience in Project Financials – estimating, budgeting, tracking, cost containment, project P&L reporting
• Proven ability to not only lead projects, but mentor employees and foster an efficient and productive environment

Full Time Benefits:

• Pay Range: $75,000 - $90,000
• Potential profit sharing in the form of annual bonus
• 401k percentage match, automatically vested
• Health, Dental, Voluntary Life, STD, and LTD
• Strong vacation policy
• Casual dress policy