Construction Project Manager

We're partnering with a leading EPC firm to hire a Construction Project Manager supporting a major client in Kentucky. This is a contract role with an initial duration through May 2027.

Location: Either Lexington or Louisville, KY (must be willing to travel a minimum of 1 week per month)

About the Role

The Construction Project Manager will support the EPC Project Manager or Program Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations from project kickoff through completion and warranty periods. You'll manage construction project safety, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations, and field staff across Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities and the successful execution of single or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Promote and manage the safety and health performance of project teams and subcontractors, adhering to company safety programs, trainings, and policies.
• Provide direction and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
• Develop and manage client relationships, interfacing on proposals and project-related items.
• Negotiate prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Participate in internal and external project risk reviews, consulting with Legal as required.
• Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, QA, safety and health, staffing, organization charts, and procurement.
• Develop construction staffing plans, train project teams, and coordinate activities across multiple global practices and disciplines.
• Oversee site layout development, mobilization and demobilization, and support implementation.
• Verify all project permits are secured per project requirements.
• Direct and oversee the downstream RFP and bid process, preparing detailed scope of work documents for subcontracts (including bidder development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendation, and selection).
• Review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports including project budgeting, cash flow forecasts, and status reports.
• Collaborate with engineering to establish development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule.
• Develop processes and manage downstream contract administration including RFIs, submittals, change management documentation, and claims mitigation.
• Oversee Prime Contract, subcontractor, and client contractor invoicing.

Requirements

• Drug screening required.
• Proven experience in construction project management, ideally on EPC projects in the power, utility, or energy sector.
• Strong background in contract negotiation, subcontractor management, and client-facing project delivery.
• Willingness to travel at minimum one week per month.