Project Manager

S.E.T., Inc. — Job Description

Project Manager

Heavy Highway / Civil Construction — Project Management

LocationLowellville, OH Job TypeFull-Time PayCompetitive salary, commensurate with experience Reports ToDirector of Project Management / Director of Operations (as assigned) About S.E.T., Inc.

S.E.T., Inc. is a growing heavy civil contractor specializing in highway, bridge, and infrastructure construction across Ohio and surrounding states. As a $100M+ contractor, we are focused on disciplined growth, operational excellence, and building strong internal systems to support long-term expansion.

We're hiring a Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle delivery of assigned construction projects.

Position Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the full lifecycle delivery of assigned construction projects. This role ensures that all aspects of contract compliance, cost control, scheduling, quality, safety, communication, and documentation are executed in alignment with company standards. The PM provides structured project leadership — coordinating internal teams, field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to achieve successful outcomes and protect project margins.

This role interfaces regularly with clients/owners, design teams, superintendents and field leadership, estimating and preconstruction, and procurement, accounting, safety, and leadership teams. It does not supervise craft labor or self-perform work, approve hiring or compensation decisions, modify contract terms without approval, or commit the company to commercial risk beyond authority limits.

Key Responsibilities

Preconstruction & Project Startup

• —Work with Estimating Department to review bid in preparation for handoff
• —Develop an internal budget and assign cost codes in accordance with company procedures
• —Develop and assemble the full Project Submittal Package, including required specifications, product data, shop drawings, schedules, and any upfront documentation needed for early approvals
• —Lead internal and subcontractor kickoff meetings

Contract Administration

• —Manage owner contract compliance and required documentation
• —Prepare and issue subcontracts with complete scopes and flow-downs

Budget, Cost Management & Forecasting

• —Perform buyout and document cost variances
• —Maintain accurate cost-to-complete, committed cost tracking, and monthly forecasts
• —Protect fees, contingency, and margin through disciplined financial oversight

Schedule Development & Management

• —Develop the project baseline schedule and update as needed
• —Lead coordination with field leadership on look-ahead schedules
• —Identify schedule deviations and execute recovery plans when required

Change Management & RFI Oversight

• —Manage the full RFI and change order lifecycle
• —Price, negotiate, and document entitlement, cost, and time impacts
• —Maintain organized logs and communication records

Quality, Safety & Compliance Support

• —Maintain the submittal schedule and inspection of readiness
• —Support Superintendent with quality expectations, compliance, and punch-list closure
• —Reduce rework through clear documentation and planning

Client, Subcontractor & Stakeholder Communication

• —Attend OAC meetings, publish agendas and minutes, and track action items
• —Maintain alignment across internal and external stakeholders

Reporting & Documentation

• —Maintain project dashboards, logs, WIP inputs, and records
• —Ensure all project documentation is organized, accurate, and audit-ready

Project Closeout

• —Deliver final turnover including O&Ms, warranties, training, and punch list
• —Manage financial closeout, final pay applications, and retainage
• —Lead lessons learned and project debrief

Qualifications

Required

• —Cost control and forecasting; CPM scheduling; contract administration; change management
• —Working knowledge of construction means and methods
• —Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications
• —Proficiency with digital documentation platforms
• —Strong leadership, communication, organization, and follow-through
• —Risk anticipation, composure under pressure, and clear, structured decision-making

What We're Looking For

• —Someone who delivers projects on time, within budget, and at or above forecasted margin
• —A structured communicator who keeps clients, subcontractors, and internal teams aligned
• —Someone who keeps documentation organized and audit-ready, and drives minimal rework

Compensation & Benefits

• —Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• —Health, dental, and vision insurance
• —Retirement plan with employer match
• —PTO & holidays
• —Growth opportunity within a growing $100M+ organization

S.E.T., Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.