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Field Project Manager

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Overview The Field Project Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from start to finish for our Architectural Walls Division. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards while managing subcontractors, field staff, and site operations.

The Field Project Management Candidate should possess a minimum of 5 years of commercial construction experience and a Construction Management or Engineering degree. Estimating skills, understanding of all building trades materials and methods with a special emphasis in Framing, Drywall and Glazing along with strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities Pre-construction

Attend and coordinate project job walks

Review architectural drawing packages

Develop and maintain project schedules and work plans

Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and stakeholders

Review plans, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance

Field Management

Attend kick-off meetings on site with other trades

Perform all site surveys

Oversee daily field operations, including installation subcontractor performance and workforce allocation

Conduct site inspections to ensure quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to project timelines

Resolve issues, delays, or conflicts that arise in the field

Safety

Conduct project walks with Superintendent

Work with Superintendent to establish Site Specific Safety Plans

Coordinate and review Job Hazard Analysis and High Risk activities with Superintendent and entire construction team

Complies, understands, and supports corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment

Team & Client Relations

Serve as the primary point of site contact for general contractor and labor subcontractors

Lead project meetings, provide progress updates, and manage expectations

Foster a collaborative work environment focused on quality and efficiency

Cost Control

Identify, track and manage scope and change orders for Manufacturer, Owner/Client and Subcontractor

Meetings

Attend weekly Subcontractor Meeting with Project Superintendent

Attend and contribute in weekly Owner, Architect and Contractor meetings

Present RFI, Submittal and Change Order Logs

Prepare and distribute meeting minutes and project documents to extended team

Technical Ability

Ability to measure both horizontally and vertically to the closest 1/8”

Working knowledge of commercial construction including framing, electrical drywall and flooring

Conduct coordination meetings with general contractor multiple subcontractor trades

Interface with Architect and Engineers to efficiently resolve technical issues and convey information to field and entire team

Working knowledge of best industry practice for design and construction is beneficial

Ensures accurate construction reports from the jobsite to allow for continuous improvement in performance

Manages flow of critical information to all team members in a timely manner

Develops strategies, supervises and problem solves with project team to deliver projects on time and within budget

Provides guidance for effective planning, design, contract and resource development

Advises on Value Engineering opportunities for potential cost savings

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

5+ years of experience in construction project management, with field supervision responsibilities

Strong knowledge of construction methods, building codes, scheduling, and budgeting

Proficiency in project management software (Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, etc.)

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

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