Civil Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

1) Purpose of Role

Own the safe, profitable delivery of assigned construction projects. The PM is the highest on-site project leader and is accountable for scope, schedule, budget, quality, change, and stakeholder outcomes while operating Procore as GTI’s system of record.

2) Scope & Decision Rights

• Project lifecycle leadership from kickoff through turnover/commissioning.
• Self-perform and subcontracted work; coordination with general contractors, engineers, suppliers, and owner reps.
• Typical portfolio: small, medium, and large projects with complex power systems, critical schedules, and rigorous QA/QC requirements.

3) Essential Duties and Standards

Planning & setup

• In collaboration with the Preconstruction team, translate contract and owner priorities into a deliverable plan; define WBS, milestones, CPM logic, procurement lead times, and resource plans.
• Support and implement project controls in Procore and Bluebeam (budgets, cost codes, RFIs, submittals, change records, document sets).

Commercial & cost control

• Own cost stewardship: Budget Management, Cost Control, Job Costing, Forecasting, Cash Flow Management.
• Prepare/approve cost forecasts and owner correspondence related to changes; direct pricing strategy and documentation for Change Orders.

Schedule & resources

• Build and maintain lookaheads and CPM-based logic; drive Resource Planning and Resource Allocation with field leadership and subcontractors.

Contract administration & project controls

• Lead Contract Management, interpret terms, and ensure timely, complete RFIs and Submittals (Construction).
• Ensure all records, approvals, and communications are captured in Procore; maintain an auditable project file.

Quality & safety oversight

• Champion Construction Quality Management and compliance with Building Codes and Construction Permitting requirements.
• Partner with Safety on planning and corrective action; reinforce stop-work authority and field leadership expectations.

Stakeholder & communication

• Set the communication cadence with owners, GCs, designers, and suppliers; model clear, proactive Communication and Negotiation.
• Manage expectations and alignment across trades; escalate issues early, with options and impacts.

People leadership

• Lead the project team through Leadership, People Management, Coaching, Mentorship, Team Building, and Strategic Prioritization.
• Develop talent; assign stretch opportunities and give timely feedback.

Procurement & supply chain coordination

• Oversee buyout strategy in partnership with Purchasing/Project Buyer; monitor supplier performance and critical deliveries.

Turnover & closeout

• Plan and drive Project Commissioning and system turnover; coordinate punchlist, O&M, training, and document closeout.

Systems & tools

• Procore (system of record for all project documentation, workflows, and cost/schedule communications).
• Bluebeam Revu for document control, markups, and reviews.
• Standard office productivity tools.

4) Critical Competencies (must-demonstrate)

• Project Management, Construction Management, Contract Management, Change Orders, Request for Information (RFI), Submittals (Construction)
• Budget Management, Cost Control, Job Costing, Forecasting, Cash Flow Management
• Risk Management, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management
• Resource Planning, Resource Allocation
• Procore, Bluebeam Revu
• Leadership, People Management, Coaching, Mentorship, Team Building, Negotiation, Communication, Strategic Prioritization, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence
• Construction Quality Management, Building Codes, Construction Permitting
• (As applicable by project) Financial Project Management, Energy Project Management, Project Management Information Systems, Milestones (Project Management)

5) Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in construction with 3 years of management history
• • Field Experience preferred but not required
  • Familiar working in the following industries: Mission Critical (Data Centers) Semiconductor, Solar, Simple Cycle Power Generation, Wet Utilities/Mechanical, Mass Grading/Site Prep, Heavy Industrial/Mining Operations
• Strong technical knowledge required for trade (National and local code requirements, familiarity with AutoCAD/BIM, print reading, specifications, submittal process, RFIs, etc.)
• Minimum Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in trade specific engineering civil or construction management and OSHA 30 in the construction industry. 
  • Optional Preferred Educational Certifications: PMP-Construction (Project Management Professional) and/or CCM (Certified Construction Manager)         
  • Tradesmen licensing welcome but not required
• Competent with the following software platforms: Procore, KOJO, AutoCAD, BIM360, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.), Bluebeam, P6 Primavera

6) Performance Measure Buckets

• Cost stewardship: Maintains reliable forecasts; proactive variance management and cash-flow health.
• Schedule performance: Drives milestone attainment and lookahead reliability; timely recovery plans.
• Change management: Clear documentation, timely pricing/impacts, negotiated outcomes aligned to contract.
• Quality & compliance: Work meets design/specs; code and permitting requirements met; first-pass acceptance improves over project.
• Documentation discipline: Procore is complete, current, and audit-ready.
• Stakeholder satisfaction: Positive owner/GC feedback; issues escalated with options and data.
• Team leadership & development: Demonstrated coaching, role clarity, and retention/advancement of team members.
• Communication under pressure: Composure and sound decisions in time-critical events; lessons learned captured and shared.

7) Employee Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance (employee-only coverage)
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Sick Time