Construction Project Manager

Graf Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead multiple residential and commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion. This is a senior-level position for someone who understands the construction process, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, and can confidently lead project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and client relationships.

The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Graf Construction’s quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead multiple construction projects from estimating and preconstruction through completion and closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations are met.
• Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate resources and site activities, and proactively identify and resolve scheduling or construction issues.
• Financial Management: Manage project budgets, costs, forecasting, billing, invoicing, and profitability. Perform accurate project takeoffs and create budgets. Create and review estimates, bids, invoices, and pay applications and maintain accurate financial records.
• Subcontractor & Vendor Management: Select, coordinate, and manage subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and field personnel. Oversee contracts, insurance requirements, material procurement, deliveries, and performance.
• Change Management: Manage customer selections, change orders, and project extras, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, pricing, and budget updates.
• Jobsite Oversight: Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, productivity, materials, workmanship, and overall project performance. Coordinate inspections and ensure work meets plans, specifications, and applicable requirements. Responsible for managing all jobsite operations.
• Safety & Quality: Maintain a safe, compliant jobsite and enforce company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and quality standards throughout every phase of construction.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Maintain strong relationships with customers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies. Provide clear communication, progress updates, and timely resolution of concerns.
• Team Leadership: Collaborate with and provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to field staff and other project personnel.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain organized project documentation, permits, contracts, schedules, budgets, reports, and closeout records while ensuring compliance with company policies, contracts, codes, and regulations.
• Risk & Problem Solving: Anticipate project risks and address issues related to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and performance before they impact the project.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience, or 7+ years of construction management experience.
• Proven experience managing residential and/or commercial construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, cost control, and job-site management.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, contracts, and related documents.
• Strong financial and business knowledge.
• Strong computer and technology skills.
• Experience with JobTread or similar construction management/takeoff software such as Procore, Buildertrend, Planswift, etc.
• Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets and Word/Google Docs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organization, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to balance administrative responsibilities with field oversight.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to walk active construction sites and buildings throughout all phases of construction.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week as project demands require.
• OSHA 10/30, CPR, and First Aid certifications preferred.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a hands-on, experienced construction professional who can take ownership of projects, anticipate problems, hold project partners accountable, communicate effectively with customers and teams, and keep projects moving forward. The right candidate will be equally comfortable reviewing a budget in the office, coordinating with a subcontractor, and walking an active jobsite.

Benefits:

• 401(k) 3% Match
• Company truck
• Fuel card
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person