Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Project Manager (Construction)

Location: East/South of Puerto Rico

Eligibility: Puerto Rico Residents Only

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Contract

Start Date: Immediate availability preferred

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in industrial construction project management.
• Proven experience with utilities, energy infrastructure, or cogeneration projects.
• Experience managing contractors and large construction teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety standards, compliance, and quality systems.
• Experience leading capital projects from design through commissioning and startup.
• Proficiency with project scheduling tools and Gantt chart management.
• Experience managing budgets, change orders, procurement, and contractor coordination.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within regulated industrial environments preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Lead construction activities.
• Manage project execution from design, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Serve as primary point of contact for PMs, CMs, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate project activities between contractors, engineering, operations, and vendors.

Budget & Cost Control

• Prepare project cost estimates and monthly/annual cash flow forecasts.
• Track all project costs, commitments, and related construction activities.
• Provide cost analysis and justification for change orders when required.

Scheduling & Reporting

• Develop, own, and maintain the project Gantt schedule.
• Provide monthly schedule updates and project progress reporting.
• Identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans when required.

Contractor & Procurement Management

• Manage contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Coordinate formal bidding processes and procurement documentation.
• Participate in contractor bid evaluations and RFP reviews.
• Coordinate procurement activities including purchase requests, PO follow-up, and equipment tracking.

Technical & Quality Leadership

• Identify technical issues and lead corrective action discussions with stakeholders.
• Challenge design ambiguities, constructability concerns, and quality issues proactively.
• Participate in evaluation of engineering alternatives and recommend solutions.
• Lead Request for Information (RFI) processes with contractors and project stakeholders.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure safety remains the highest priority across all construction activities.
• Enforce compliance with Environmental, Safety, Security, and Quality requirements.
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Upload and maintain required documentation within change management systems.

Commissioning & Startup

• Lead or support Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) activities.
• Support startup, turnover, and operational readiness activities through project completion.