What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Manager position at Southwest Building Solutions?
Description
Southwest Building Solutions is a fast-growing design-build contractor specializing in custom metal and specialty structures across Arizona. We handle projects from early planning and permitting through sitework, concrete, and final construction — all under one roof.
We’re looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager who wants real ownership, clear processes, and the ability to run jobs the right way — not chase chaos.
This role is for someone who knows how to manage people, schedules, and numbers, and who takes pride in delivering clean, well-run projects.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
As a Project Manager, you’ll own projects from handoff to closeout. That means:
Preconstruction & Planning
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
Southwest Building Solutions is a fast-growing design-build contractor specializing in custom metal and specialty structures across Arizona. We handle projects from early planning and permitting through sitework, concrete, and final construction — all under one roof.
We’re looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager who wants real ownership, clear processes, and the ability to run jobs the right way — not chase chaos.
This role is for someone who knows how to manage people, schedules, and numbers, and who takes pride in delivering clean, well-run projects.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
As a Project Manager, you’ll own projects from handoff to closeout. That means:
Preconstruction & Planning
- Review sales proposals, plans, and scopes before projects kick off
- Identify risks early and help set realistic schedules and expectations
- Coordinate permitting, site prep, and trade sequencing
- Manage subcontractors, vendors, and field crews
- Conduct site visits and ensure work is executed to plan, schedule, and quality standards
- Solve problems proactively and keep jobs moving forward
- Track budgets, costs, change orders, and vendor invoices
- Maintain clean documentation and accurate job costing
- Protect margins while delivering a quality product
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout construction
- Provide clear updates, manage expectations, and address issues head-on
- Oversee punch lists, final inspections, and project closeout
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- 3 years of construction project management experience
- Strong understanding of scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and budgeting
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
- Experience using project management software (Buildertrend or similar)
- Comfortable being on job sites and leading from the front
- Valid driver’s license
- Pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) experience
- Design-build project background
- Familiarity with Arizona permitting and local jurisdictions
- We run full-scope projects — PMs aren’t left filling gaps between trades
- Established systems, templates, and processes are already in place
- You’ll have real authority and accountability, not micromanagement
- Growing company with room to take on larger, more complex projects over time
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Company vehicle
- Phone and technology provided
- You need constant direction to move a project forward
- You avoid hard conversations with subs or clients
- You’re uncomfortable owning problems until they’re fully resolved