Construction and Design Project Manager

Position Overview:

We are looking for a driven, experienced Design-Build Project Manager who can take full ownership of projects from initial concept through construction closeout. This is not a traditional PM role — you will serve as the lead designer and design orchestrator, directing our drafting team and guiding clients through all design decisions, while simultaneously managing the construction phase of your projects in coordination with our Superintendent. You will be the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, engineers, and internal team members across all phases. At any given time, you may be managing a portfolio of:

• 10-15 active design projects at various phases
• 2–5 active construction projects ranging from $100K to $1M

This role is central to how we deliver projects and directly impacts client satisfaction, project profitability, and our ability to scale.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Developing and organizing project information, scope, documents, plans, specifications & standards
• Maintaining a deep of understanding of site activities for construction projects (Meeting with Super, Reviewing Daily Logs etc)
• Managing field subs and materials on projects without a superintendent (Projects under /-$500k)
• Reviewing subcontractor and material vendor bids with a detailed scopes per budget for design and construction projects
• Managing plans being developed by drafters
• Ensuring schedules are up to date at all times for all projects and that schedules are being followed and on time
• Ensuring Projects are on under budget
• Visiting the construction projects as needed to maintain quality and client satisfaction
• Developing Purchase orders for subcontractors and material orders
• Developing Change Orders
• Developing Client Invoices
• Resolving project obstacles, client or vendor conflict
• Managing Project RFIs
• Developing Bid Packages and reviewing bids
• Tracking all project expenses by cost code
• Finish Materials coordination

Candidates Must Have/Be:

• 10 years of experience in an equal or higher responsibility role
• Able to read MEP, Structural and Architectural Plan Sets at an Expert Level
• Expert-level knowledge in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fireproofing, waterproofing, and interior/exterior design
• Ability to develop or Modify Plans as needed for construction
• Experience with preparing plans for permitting, Permit Administration, and dealing with Building Departments
• "Tech Savvy" and be able to use mobile and computer applications and Softwares
• Advanced international building codes knowledge
• Clear understanding and experience of job costing and budgeting
• Experience with developing purchase orders and vendor bills
• Expert-level experience reviewing contracts with clients and with vendors
• Experience developing proposals and Change Orders
• Experience in Developing Client Invoices
• Experience with Client and Vendor Client Resolution
• Experience with Permits Administration and Dealing with Building Departments

Compensation and work hours:

• This position is on-call, salaried, Monday-Friday, 8 am- 5 pm standard site operating hours, with availability requested as needed for the project and schedule needs, including early starts, late starts, and weekend availability when needed
• Project Bonuses
• Health Benefits
• Sales and Commission opportunities
• Rapid Position Advancement opportunity