Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

Location: Bloomington

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to support complex EPC, construction management, and program management projects from pre-construction through project closeout and warranty phases. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day construction operations while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience managing large-scale construction projects, subcontractors, field personnel, schedules, budgets, and client relationships across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support EPC Project Managers and Program Managers with overall project execution and field operations.


• Manage construction safety, quality, schedule, cost control, staffing, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, and client communications.


• Lead day-to-day construction activities for one or multiple projects simultaneously.


• Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and execution strategy development.


• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while serving as a primary point of contact for project-related matters.


• Participate in project risk reviews and collaborate with legal teams as needed.


• Negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts, CM contracts, and change orders.


• Implement and manage Project Execution Plans including:
  
  
  
  • Construction execution plans
  
  
  • Quality assurance plans
  
  
  • Safety & Health plans
  
  
  • Staffing plans
  
  
  • Procurement plans
  
  
  • Subcontracting plans
  
  
  
  


• Develop construction staffing plans and coordinate project resources across multiple disciplines.


• Oversee site mobilization and demobilization activities.


• Verify permits, licenses, insurance, bonding, and regulatory compliance requirements.


• Lead subcontractor bidding, prequalification, evaluation, and award processes.


• Review and communicate project reports including:
  
  
  
  • Budgeting
  
  
  • Cash flow forecasts
  
  
  • Progress reports
  
  
  • Executive project updates
  
  
  
  


• Coordinate engineering deliverables with project schedules and construction requirements.


• Manage RFIs, submittals, change management, claims mitigation, contract administration, and closeout documentation.


• Oversee invoicing processes for prime contracts, subcontractors, and client contractors.


• Coordinate commissioning and startup activities with clients and suppliers.


• Conduct project safety, quality, financial, and progress audits.


• Manage material receiving, inventory control, storage, and transportation processes.


• Review field reports and contract documents to ensure subcontractor compliance with safety, quality, and scheduling requirements.


• Direct turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and records retention processes.


• Support communication with governmental agencies, industry organizations, and public entities.


• Mentor assistant project managers, coordinators, interns, and field supervision staff.


• Manage labor relations, staffing, crew rates, craft classifications, and labor law compliance.


• Forecast labor productivity, earned value metrics, schedule performance, and construction equipment requirements.


• Promote workforce development, craft training, and advancement opportunities.


• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Construction, Engineering, or a related field required.
  
  
  
  • Relevant industry experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
  
  
  
  


• Minimum 7 years of project management experience within the construction industry.


• Strong knowledge of construction management principles, scheduling, cost control, and project execution.


• Experience managing large-scale construction or EPC projects preferred.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.


• Experience with project management, scheduling, cost control, and document management software preferred.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Experience within aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, transportation, water, or industrial construction environments preferred.


• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

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