Head of Project Management (Construction)

Job Description

Job Description Project Manager I

Corco Construction

Location: Conway, Arkansas

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000, depending on experience

About Corco Construction

Corco Construction is a growing general contractor focused on commercial, industrial, build-out, and ground-up construction projects. We are built on strong client relationships, practical problem-solving, disciplined execution, reliable subcontractor partnerships, and doing the right thing.

We are looking for a Project Manager I who is ready to grow into a strong construction project leader. This role is ideal for someone with construction experience, strong follow-through, curiosity, organization, and the drive to take ownership while continuing to learn from experienced leaders.

Position Summary

The Project Manager I will help manage and support construction projects with oversight from senior project leadership and company ownership. This role may manage smaller or less complex projects independently while supporting larger projects through coordination, documentation, subcontractor communication, cost tracking, RFIs, submittals, change orders, scheduling, site visit follow-up, pay applications, and closeout.

This is a development-oriented role, but it is not a passive role. We are looking for someone who is self- starting/proactive, detail-oriented, accountable, coachable, and comfortable working at a fast pace while still checking the details that protect project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with project coordination, documentation, communication, and follow-through.

Manage smaller or less complex projects with appropriate oversight.

Coordinate with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, owners, architects, engineers, accounting, and internal team members.

Support project setup, including contract review, schedules, budgets, subcontractor lists, and project files.

Track project deadlines, open items, action items, commitments, and follow-up needs.

Assist with subcontract preparation, scope review, proposal alignment, and subcontractor coordination.

Prepare, review, and track RFIs, submittals, meeting notes, change documentation, closeout documents, and project correspondence.

Support change order tracking and ensure subcontractor changes are documented in writing.

Assist with invoice review, pay applications, cost tracking, lien waiver coordination, and monthly project reporting.

Participate in site visits, verify field conditions, document action items, and follow up with superintendents and subcontractors.

Support project closeout, including punch lists, warranties, as-builts, lien waivers, final billing, and owner deliverables.

Help maintain project schedules in Procore and coordinate with superintendents on upcoming constraints and priorities.

What Success Looks Like

You take ownership of assigned tasks and follow through consistently.

You communicate early when issues, risks, or missing information arise.

You ask thoughtful questions instead of guessing.

You keep project documentation organized and current.

You support accurate invoice review, pay applications, change tracking, closeout, and schedule updates.

You build trust with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, clients, accounting, and internal team members.

You work with urgency while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

You learn quickly and show increasing independence over time.

What We Are Looking For

Valid driver's license.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience will be considered.

1-3+ years of construction experience preferred, including experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Project Coordinator, Superintendent-in-training, or similar role.

Exposure to commercial, industrial, build-out, or ground-up construction preferred.

Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, addenda, and project documents.

Basic understanding of RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, pay applications, owner billings, subcontractor invoices, cost tracking, and project closeout.

Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe, or similar tools preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple details, deadlines, and priorities.

High attention to detail and willingness to double-check work.

Coachable, curious, practical, resourceful, and eager to keep learning.

Ideal Candidate Traits

Self-starting within a guided structure.

Accountable for follow-through.

Detail-oriented and organized.

Technically curious and eager to understand how projects are built.

Comfortable asking questions and learning quickly.

Direct, clear, and professional in communication.

Able to work with urgency without becoming careless.

Practical, resourceful, and solutions-oriented.

Comfortable with changing priorities and jobsite realities.

Willing to take ownership while knowing when to ask for guidance.

Focused on helping the team deliver projects the right way.

Benefits

Corco Construction offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 100% employee health insurance coverage, 401(k), truck allowance, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, sick days, paid holidays, performance-based bonus opportunity, phone allowance, company-sponsored events, recruiting bonuses, and travel per diem as applicable.

Why Join Corco?

This is an opportunity to grow as a construction project manager inside a business where ownership, curiosity, follow-through, and practical problem-solving matter. You will work on a variety of commercial, industrial, build-out, and ground-up projects while learning directly from experienced construction leaders.

If you are looking for a role where you can take responsibility, learn quickly, and build a long-term career in construction project management, we would like to meet you.

Corco Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. H1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position. We encourage U.S. Military Veterans to apply.