Project Manager - Public Works
Bright Sky Recruiting
Job Description
Job Description
Why You'll Love Working Here
You'll have the opportunity to build projects that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve while working for a family-owned company where your contributions are recognized, your ideas are valued, and your career can grow alongside the business.
We believe great projects are built by great people. That's why we've created an environment where collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued, and where employees have the opportunity to take ownership of their work and grow alongside the company.
As we continue building on our strong foundation, we're looking for a Project Manager who wants to help deliver exceptional projects while playing an important role in the future growth of our organization.
Position Overview
As a Project Manager, you'll lead public works and commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion while serving as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams.
The ideal candidate enjoys taking ownership of projects, mentoring others, developing client relationships, and helping deliver projects that positively impact the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple commercial and public works construction projects simultaneously
- Develop and manage project budgets and schedules
- Negotiate subcontractor agreements and oversee project buyout
- Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and owner communications
- Lead project meetings and coordinate project teams
- Monitor project financial performance and forecasting
- Partner closely with Superintendents to ensure successful project execution
- Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers
- Identify project risks and develop proactive solutions
- Deliver successful projects while maintaining strong client relationships
Qualifications
- 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial General Contractor
- Public works experience strongly preferred
- Experience with Design-Build and/or CMAR projects preferred
- Strong financial management and contract administration skills
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Collaborative mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Why Join Us?
- Build meaningful projects that serve local communities
- Family-owned company with a supportive, collaborative culture
- Opportunity to work directly with leadership and contribute to company growth
- Diverse portfolio of public works, Design-Build, CMAR, and negotiated projects
- High level of autonomy, trust, and responsibility
- Long-term career growth with increasing leadership opportunities
- Stable backlog with a strong base of repeat public-sector clients
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