Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $75,000 - $115,000

Role: Project Manager

Reports To: Director of Operations

Direct Reports: None

Location: Corporate Office Lebanon, OH

Why This Role Matters at Conger

Beyond managing schedules and budgets, the Project Manager is a primary steward of The Conger Way, living out our Three Pillars of Commitment, Character, and Connection. Through proactive problem-solving, effective communication with the team, leading schedules, and follow-through on commitments, our Project Managers model what it means to build with integrity, reinforcing Congers reputation and long-term partnerships. The way a Project Manager leads, impacts how our partners experience The Conger Way, how teams stay engaged and supported, and how challenges are met and delivered on.

Ultimately, the Project Manager matters because they translate Congers mission from vision into delivered results by protecting safety and quality, supporting your team, and delivering projects the Conger Way.

About Conger Construction Group

Conger Construction Group is a family-owned, values-driven commercial construction company committed to building more than buildings we build solid live for our employees, who can build solid families, and in turn build solid communities.

Our culture is defined by The Conger Way, anchored in our Three Pillars that we hold ourselves accountable to living each day with our projects and each other:

• Connection We value relationships, teamwork, and clear communication.
• Character We lead with integrity, humility, and accountability.
• Commitment We do what we say we will do, with pride and consistency.

We believe great projects are delivered by great people, and we intentionally invest in our teams growth, development, and well-being.

Key Performance Objectives

Schedule Success (35%)

• Proactively manages and drives accountability of project team members (internal and external) to ensure the successful execution of all assigned projects.

Financial Success (25%)

• Ensures financial success for assigned projects as related to budgets, change management and billings to achieve profitability objectives.

Pre-con/Backlog Procurement (15%)

• Supports the Pre-Construction Department in the procurement of work by creating project and logistics schedules.

Quality/Risk Management (5%)

• Ensures project 1/3 Point Reviews are properly planned, implemented, and follow through on all data leading up to and coming out of.

Key Responsibilities

• Closely partner with site Superintendents to lead and drive the schedule for alignment, accuracy, and completion
• Proactively manages and drives accountability of internal and external project team members
• Develops project plans and phases to support driving schedules
• Generates subcontractor contracts and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Identifies project constraints and opportunities for efficiency improvements
• Ensures comprehensive project oversight by closely monitoring administrative activities
• Prepares and actively participates in Monthly Project Operations meetings
• Ensures financial success of assigned projects by managing budgets, change management, and billings
• Guarantees the regularity and consistency of weekly huddle meetings across all projects
• Collaborates with the Pre-Construction Department to develop project and logistic schedules

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership competencies help guide you on how to lead yourself and lead the work with others. They are present in our daily actions, regular feedback, and focus of our professional growth to help you achieve your goals.

These competencies include:

• Customer Focus: Consistently understanding, anticipating, and meeting the needs of customers
• Decision Quality: Ability to make well-informed, effective, and timely decisions
• Direct Work: Ability to establish clear objectives, effectively delegate tasks, and coordinate resources
• Manages Conflict: Ability to handle disagreements, differing views, and tension in a constructive way
• Ensures Accountability: Establish expectations, monitor progress, and hold self & others responsible
• Persuades: Ability to influence others behaviors by presenting compelling logic & shared values
• Communicates Effectively: Ability to convey information & ideas in a clear, concise, & compelling way

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-8 years of commercial construction experience required
• Demonstrated success of leading teams and successful execution of project plans required
• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering/Construction
• Management or related field preferred
• Excellent organizational, Communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook,
• Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam and Primavera Suretrack, etc.
• Experience with ProCore a plus

Career Growth Opportunities

This role offers a clear pathway for growth within Conger Construction Group, with opportunities to advance roles based on your strengths, interests, and the evolving needs of the company.

What We Offer

• A values-driven, family-oriented culture
• Meaningful work that impacts clients and communities
• Competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life and short-term disability insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored family and community events