Construction Project Manager

Partnering with Aquent, a leading talent solutions provider, we are seeking a visionary leader ready to make a substantial impact on the built environment. Join an innovative organization at the forefront of revolutionizing infrastructure development, deeply committed to shaping the landscape of modern construction through unparalleled planning and execution. This is an exceptional opportunity to guide multi-million-dollar civil scope projects from inception to completion, leading dedicated site teams and ensuring financial and operational excellence in ventures that leave a lasting mark on communities and industries.

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative organization deeply committed to innovation and excellence, meticulously shaping the landscape of modern construction. They manage large-scale civil scopes, including site development, utilities, and concrete work for major commercial and modular projects, consistently delivering critical infrastructure and commercial developments that contribute significantly to the expansion and success of communities and industries.

About the Role

This pivotal role offers the chance to directly influence the successful delivery of critical infrastructure and commercial developments. You will be at the helm of transformative projects, leading, innovating, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure projects not only meet but exceed expectations. This is your opportunity to contribute to ventures that leave a lasting mark on communities and industries, driving both financial and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple civil scope projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
• Use and continually develop leadership skills.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven working experience in construction project management, with civil scope responsibilities.
• 8+ years of experience leading site teams, managing budgets, and steering projects from pre-award through closeout.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking capabilities.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• 8-10 years of project management experience with a strong focus on civil scope for projects.
• Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple diverse commercial and infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Experience with project management software tools.

About Skill

Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.

Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.