Project Manager - Automotive

Automotive Project Manager

At ABEL Construction Company, we pride ourselves on fostering a family-like culture where teamwork, respect, and support are at the core of everything we do. When you join ABEL, you're not just starting a job—you're becoming part of a community that values your growth and well-being. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a positive work environment that makes coming to work something to look forward to every day. If you're looking for a place where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish, ABEL is the best choice for you!

Join Our Team as an Automotive Project Manager!

ABEL Construction Company is looking for a skilled Automotive Project Manager to join our growing team. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are ready to contribute to exciting projects, we'd love to meet you!

The Project Manager provides overall leadership and administration to the construction project and assists in establishing project specific objectives and policies. This position is the main liaison between the customer and ABEL Construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides technical direction and guidance to frontline managers
• Enforces company and project policies
• Maintains close client interface
• Ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with contract, design and change control
• Manages budget and financial reporting throughout the project
• Updates schedule with support of frontline managers, supervisors, and subcontractors
• Performs all functions and responsibilities in partnership with the company's culture, corporate vision, ethics, and code of conduct
• Acts as company representative to develop new business opportunities and relationship with new and existing clients
• Provides leadership to the project team
• Overall coordination with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Manages and helps enforce company & owner safety requirements on a daily basis
• Reviews new project opportunities and establishes estimates
• Continuous subcontractor coordination
• Oversight of self-performed operations
• Issues Material Purchase Orders, Subcontractor Commitments & Change Orders, Owner Change Requests & Change Orders in coordination with the Project Manager Assistant
• Manages the overall project closeout and warranty processes

What We're Looking For

• Four-year engineering or construction degree preferred
• 3 plus years of field experience in automotive field
• Design Build experience a plus
• Advanced management or technical training preferred. Extensive experience in similar facility construction estimating and related functions
• Thorough knowledge of estimating, project management and construction management
• Excellent organizational, supervision and decision making/problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required. HH2, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore and Timberline/Sage knowledge a plus

Location: This position requires the candidate to work on-site in Louisville, KY and the surrounding areas, with some travel required at times.

Why ABEL Construction?

• Competitive Pay & Benefits : We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including life, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401K and more.
• Career Growth : We provide continuous training opportunities and room for advancement within the company.
• Supportive Work Environment : Be part of a collaborative, close-knit team that values your skills and fosters your professional development.
• Exciting Projects : Work on a variety of construction projects that challenge your expertise and allow you to grow.

Ready to Build a Better Future?

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a company that values quality, teamwork, and growth, apply today to join ABEL Construction Company.