What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Manager position at The Keller Group?
The Keller Group is supporting our growing Phoenix-based commercial general contractor in their search for a Project Manager to oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is responsible for project financials, scheduling, execution, and client relationships while providing leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers and Coordinators. The ideal candidate is a proactive, team-oriented leader who takes initiative, delivers results, and is looking for a long-term career opportunity with a company committed to continued growth and employee development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, along with generous paid time off.
- Annual performance bonuses that reward individual peformance and company success.
- Strong, company-funded retirement contributions with no employee match required.
Responsibilities
- Manage commercial construction projects from initial planning and subcontractor buyout through execution, turnover, and closeout.
- Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts and execution plans to meet financial and operational goals.
- Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration, change orders and cost management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with Superintendents and project teams to maintain schedules, resolve challenges and ensure quality standards are met.
- Lead, mentor and develop Project Engineers and Project Coordinators.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
- Identify project risks, proactively resolve issues, and communicate project status, financial performance and schedule updates.
- Ensure consistent project documentation, adherence to company processes and effective coordination across project teams.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience managing commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
- Strong knowledge of construction project management, including budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor buyout, cost control and change management.
- Proven ability to take ownership of project outcomes, make sound decisions and drive execution independently.
- Experience leading, mentoring or developing project team members.
- Strong financial management skills, including budget oversight, forecasting and project profitability.
- Excellent communication, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to build relationships with clients, subcontractors, design professionals and internal teams.