Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Project Manager

Wilmington, MA

$100K To $125K W/Great benefits and incentive plan!

The Project Manager will act as the key point of contact for customers from the initial inquiry through project completion and billing.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Sales and Client Management

• Manage and grow an assigned client list or territory by maintaining relationships and developing new business opportunities.
• Identify new leads through site visits, trade connections, referrals, and industry networks.
• Conduct client meetings to discuss crane, rigging, and storage needs.
• Prepare and submit professional quotes and proposals in response to RFPs/RFQs, ensuring clear scope definitions and pricing accuracy.
• Review and negotiate contract terms, scope, and pricing with clients.

Project Planning and Execution

• Conduct jobsite visits to assess site conditions, access constraints, and potential hazards.
• Determine equipment requirements for each project.
• Develop and submit lift plans, rigging diagrams, and safety narratives, and other required documents as required by customers or site conditions.
• Coordinate all logistics including cranes, trucks, and accessory equipment to job sites.
• Schedule field crews and communicate job expectations, sequencing, and safety considerations to foremen and operators.
• Maintain close communication with field labor during active projects and be available for on-site troubleshooting or issue resolution.
• Ensure all permitting and coordination with local/state authorities is completed for applicable projects (e.g., police details, street occupancy, DOT permits).

Administrative and Financial Responsibilities

• Generate and manage project documentation including work orders, JHAs, lift plans, and job-specific safety paperwork.
• Track and submit completed work orders, job numbers, and field paperwork for billing purposes.
• Review all open jobs monthly with the office to ensure accurate invoicing and identify any missed billings.
• Support the Accounts Receivable team by assisting with billing clarifications, change orders, or collection discussions when necessary.
• Monitor job costs and maintain profitability consistent with established company targets.
• Participate in end-of-month billing and job cost reviews with management.

Technical and Software Requirements

• Prepare scaled drawings and lift plans using AutoCAD and/or 3D rendering software (training available).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Comfortable learning and using custom company software for quoting, scheduling, and project tracking.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in PM
• Prior experience in project management, estimating, or sales within construction strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of CONSTRUCTION capacities, methods, and site logistics a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Customer-focused mindset and proven ability to maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Equivalent field experience may be substituted for formal education.