Construction Project Manager - (Greater Portland, Maine)

Headquartered in Maine, this respected construction firm has built a strong reputation for delivering dependable, high-quality services across both residential and commercial sectors. With extensive experience in new construction, renovations, and infrastructure projects, the company consistently meets deadlines and stays within budget, ensuring seamless project execution. *APPLY NOW FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION*

Client Details

Headquartered in Maine, this respected construction firm has built a strong reputation for delivering dependable, high-quality services across both residential and commercial sectors. With extensive experience in new construction, renovations, and infrastructure projects, the company consistently meets deadlines and stays within budget, ensuring seamless project execution.

The firm's skilled team of professionals is committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction at every stage of the project. By leveraging deep local knowledge and fostering close collaboration with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, the company ensures that each project meets or exceeds expectations.

Dedicated to sustainability, the firm integrates environmentally responsible practices and materials into its work, while cultivating lasting relationships with clients and partners within the community.

Description

Project Oversight: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously, ensuring all objectives are met according to established project timelines, budgets, and scope.

Client Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships through regular communication and problem-solving to ensure client satisfaction.

Team Leadership: Manage and mentor project teams, including junior project managers, site supervisors, and administrative staff. Guide project tasks, safety protocols, and quality control.

Budget and Cost Control: Oversee the development and management of project budgets. Ensure that cost tracking, change orders, and billing are accurate and transparent, identifying cost-saving opportunities where possible.

Schedule Management: Create and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring that all milestones are met. Address any delays or issues that may arise, adjusting schedules and resources as needed.

Contract Administration: Review, negotiate, and administer contracts with clients, subcontractors, and vendors. Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Quality Assurance: Ensure that construction activities comply with safety regulations, building codes, and quality standards. Conduct regular site inspections to verify that work is being completed per the plans and specifications.

Problem Solving: Identify and address project challenges, such as delays, budget issues, or construction difficulties, through creative and timely solutions.

Risk Management: Proactively identify potential project risks (safety, financial, legal, etc.) and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and submit regular reports on project progress, budget status, and any issues that may impact the project's timeline or scope. Maintain comprehensive records of all project documentation.

Profile

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Alternatively, an associate's degree with extensive experience may be considered.

Experience:

• At least 4 years of transferable experience in commercial construction project management - this includes managing projects from inception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and subcontractor coordination.
• Proven track record of successfully managing medium to large ground-up commercial projects.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Associate in Project Management (APM) certification (preferred but not always required).
• LEED Certification (optional but valued in sustainable building projects).
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification or equivalent safety training.
• Construction-related licenses (depending on location and scope of work).

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, or Microsoft Project).
• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other construction-related technologies.
• Knowledge of construction codes, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.

Leadership and Communication Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, including managing subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as the role requires constant interaction with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Ability to negotiate contracts, timelines, and budgets with stakeholders.

Financial and Analytical Skills:

• Expertise in budgeting and cost control, including tracking project expenses and handling change orders.
• Experience in preparing project reports, progress updates, and financial forecasts.
• Understanding of contract management, including review and adherence to terms and conditions.

Problem-Solving + Decision-Making:

• Ability to address challenges proactively, solving complex issues related to design, construction, or project delivery.
• Ability to make timely decisions and adjust plans based on changing circumstances or constraints.

Time Management:

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously while ensuring that deadlines are met.

Risk Management:

• Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, including safety concerns and delays.

Job Offer

• Base Salary: $105K-$140K, based on previous relevant experience.
• Bonus: Anuual Holiday Bonus!
• Health Benefits: Premium medical/dental coverage.
• Retirement: 401k plan + company match.
• Employee-Owned: Employee-Stock Ownership Plan.
• Time-Off: PTO, sick days, + paid holidays.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.