Project Manager, Construction

Project Manager, Construction

Drive Expansion. Build Communities. Make an Impact.

As Proud Moments ABA continues to expand its footprint across the country, we're seeking a Project Manager, Construction to play a key role in bringing new centers to life and enhancing existing locations. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized project leader to help create the spaces where our teams deliver life-changing services to children and families.

The Project Manager, Construction is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and execution of new ABA center projects from site selection through grand opening, while also supporting renovations, buildouts, and facility improvements across existing locations. Partnering closely with the Executive Director of Real Estate & Construction, this role manages project timelines, budgets, vendors, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful project delivery. The position collaborates cross-functionally with Real Estate, Operations, IT, Marketing, and other internal teams to support strategic growth initiatives and maintain high-performing facilities throughout the organization.

Proud Moments ABA is a behavioral health organization, providing the gold standard of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children on the autism spectrum from birth to age 21. Proud Moments is a haven of knowledge and expertise for parents of children diagnosed on the autism spectrum. We offer expert treatment, innovative techniques, and compassionate, child-centered care.

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, Construction, you'll have the opportunity to grow your impact as you manage and contribute to projects including:

• Oversee the design, permitting, construction, and turnover of new de novo centers, renovations, and expansions of existing facilities
• Coordinate the bidding process, contracting, and supervision of general contractors, architects, engineers, and specialty consultants
• Oversee development of project scopes of work and review construction drawings and specifications for accuracy to design standards
• Manage project schedules to ensure timely and successful center openings
• Participate in real estate market tours and site evaluations for prospective locations
• Partner with the Real Estate team to ensure lease compliance, tenant improvement execution, and fulfillment of landlord obligations
• Work in collaboration with the De Novo Growth Team Leads on FF&E procurement, delivery, installation, and center setup
• Coordinate with landlords and property managers to support smooth project transitions and ongoing facility needs
• Manage third-party vendors including IT, security, signage, utilities, and other operational services
• Partner with local and regional leadership to ensure seamless center openings and operational handoffs
• Identify and implement best practices related to speed-to-market, cost efficiency, and process improvement
• Support the Executive Director in developing and tracking project CapEx budgets and financial forecasts
• Coordinate landlord-related repairs, maintenance items, and building system responsibilities
• Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you'll need a combination of skills, experience, and mindset, including:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred in fields including Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, Architecture, or Business Administration
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction project management and/or facilities management, preferably in multi-site commercial environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced growth organization
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, permitting, vendor management, and landlord coordination
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide approximately 50% or more as business needs require
• Proven success working in dynamic, high-growth environments with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite and other enterprise or project management systems
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, with demonstrated organizational maturity and the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with peers, vendors, landlords, and cross-functional stakeholders

As a Construction Project Manager, you'll enjoy professional respect, recognition, and rewards:

• Competitive pay commensurate with your education, experience, and location
• Meaningful work-life balance with flexible scheduling
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 401K retirement savings program
  • Employee Assistance Programs

You deserve to work with the best – Proud Moments ABA.

If you're ready to accelerate your professional career with a fast-growing, highly respected behavioral health organization, Proud Moments ABA encourages you to submit your qualifications for this position today.

Proud Moments ABA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Proud Moments ABA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.