Head of Project Management (Construction)

Concrete Strategies has launched a new, specialized business unit focused exclusively on self-performed General Requirements / General Conditions services across projects nationwide. We are seeking a National / STL General Requirements Project Manager to lead jobsite logistics, manpower coordination, contract administration, financial tracking, and billing for this growing operation with project ranging from $2million to over $200million. This position is based in the St. Louis office with periodic nationwide travel (multiple projects).

This role functions similarly to a traditional construction Project Manager but is intentionally narrower and deeper —focused solely on GR/GC scopes such as site services, temporary facilities, logistics support, trailers, tents, and other specialty self-perform services. The position offers significant visibility, ownership, and long-term growth potential as the business unit scales nationally.

Key Responsibilities

Manage monthly invoicing for GR/GC services across all active national projects.

Track and reconcile labor, equipment rental, temporary facilities, and material costs.

Ensure invoiced amounts align with executed contracts, T&M logs, and field reports.

Coordinate with accounting on billing schedules, collections, and revenue tracking.

Participate with internal and client project team and preconstruction services to development of projects chart of accounts for GR and Site logistics plan.

Contribute to forecasting and analyzing monthly cost projections.

Develop, price, and submit proposals / bid evaluations for General Contractors covering GR/GC/Self-perform scopes.

Negotiate contract terms, rates, and scope definitions with GC clients.

Source, negotiate, and manage agreements with labor partners, specialty subcontractors, and vendors for equipment and material.

Review contract language for risk, billing alignment, and scope clarity.

Equipment & Material Cost Tracking

Track national equipment rentals, consumables, and material purchases tied to GR scopes. Procure competitive vendor pricing and perform bid evaluations.

Validate cost allocation by project and ensure proper recovery through billing.

Monitor trends and variances to protect margins across projects.

National Manpower Planning & Coordination

Plan, deploy, and manage self-perform GR manpower across multiple jobsites nationwide.

Coordinate labor needs with internal operations leadership and field supervision.

Balance manpower demand across regions to maximize utilization and minimize downtime.

Act as the primary point of contact for manpower adjustments with General Contractors.

Operations & Client Coordination

Serve as the primary liaison between Concrete Strategies, GC project teams, and labor partners. Monitor and record training of all staff personnel.

Support project startups, scope changes, quality process, and manpower ramp-ups.

Resolve manpower, scope, schedule, and billing disputes quickly and directly.

Maintain consistent communication with internal leadership on workload, risk, schedule, close-out, and performance.

Business Unit Growth & Development

Help establish processes, templates, and standards for the GR/GC self-perform group.

Identify opportunities to expand services, improve efficiency, and increase profitability.

Play a key role in shaping the long-term structure of the business unit and mentorship of the team

Required Qualifications

8+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, or similar role in construction.

Our clients and projects are nationwide - business travel will be required

Strong understanding of General Requirements / General Conditions scopes .

Proven experience managing labor, cost tracking, and monthly billing.

Contract review, negotiation, and proposal development experience.

Strong financial acumen with the ability to track costs, margins, and recoverables.

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard project management software.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across different regions.

Direct, professional communication style with clients and partners.

Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.

Ability to walk the jobsite, climb ladders / multi-story scaffolding, and lift objects 50lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working for or with General Contractors.

Experience managing T&M and self-perform scopes.

Familiarity with Procore, Autodesk Build, or similar systems.

Experience working with union and non-union labor partners.

Entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable building structure where little exists

Why This Role Matters
This is not a maintenance PM role. This position sits at the intersection of labor strategy, contracts, billing, and operations for a business unit expected to scale quickly. The right person will have real ownership, real accountability, and a clear path to leadership as volume grows.

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