Project Manager

Rockwell South is a multi-state commercial general contractor delivering retail, office, light industrial, health care and tenant improvement projects. We're a lean team, so our Project Managers are involved in every stage of a job, from estimating and winning the work to handing the keys to the owner. If you want real ownership of your projects and direct access to leadership, this role is for you.

Preconstruction and Estimating

• Prepare quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for bids and budget pricing
• Solicit, level, and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids
• Assemble and submit bid proposals, working with ownership on final pricing
• Perform constructability reviews and identify value-engineering opportunities
• Build preliminary schedules and logistics plans during pursuit

Project Startup

• Obtain permits and licenses and manage jobsite mobilization
• Issue and administer subcontracts and purchase orders
• Verify subcontractor certificates of insurance and bonds
• Set up projects in BuilderTrend, including budget, schedule, and submittal log
• Lead subcontractor pre-mobilization meetings
• Develop job-specific safety plans with field management

Project Execution

• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, and engineers
• Lead subcontractor coordination and attend regular scheduling meetings
• Develop and update the project schedule with the superintendent
• Manage submittals and RFIs from issuance through approval
• Create staging, logistics, and phasing plans as required
• Expedite material deliveries to meet schedule requirements
• Work with field supervision to meet all contract deliverables, quality testing, and reporting requirements
• Meet with city and state agencies on plan review and inspections
• Conduct quality control and safety walks with the superintendent every week; review safety documentation monthly

Cost Control and Financials

• Own the project budget, cost tracking, and monthly projections
• Price, negotiate, and execute owner change orders, and manage subcontractor and PO change orders
• Review and approve subcontractor pay applications and vendor invoices
• Prepare owner pay applications and monitor collections
• Review labor reports and job status monthly; keep job status, projections, change orders, and RFIs current in BuilderTrend
• Create bi-weekly labor allocation reports
• Prepare weekly meeting agendas for corporate meetings
• Update project numbering worksheet and office task list worksheet

Closeout

• Manage punch lists, closeout documents, O&M manuals, and warranties
• Complete final job reports and final accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent field experience
• 4 years of commercial construction experience, including project management
• Hands-on estimating experience, including takeoffs, bid leveling, and proposal preparation
• Experience managing all trades: architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection
• Working knowledge of construction software (BuilderTrend preferred; Bluebeam, estimating software, and Excel a plus)
• Understanding of job cost accounting and project financials
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including RFIs, change order narratives, and owner correspondence
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, resolve conflicts, and stay organized under deadlines
• OSHA 30 preferred
• Valid driver's license; willingness to travel to jobsites. Occasional overnight trips

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Commercial construction: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,362 - $85,203