Primary Job Title:
Construction Project Manager
Alternate / Related Job Titles:
• EPC Construction Project Manager
• Senior Construction Manager
• Construction Program Manager
• Construction Project Lead
• Capital Projects Manager
Location & Onsite Flexibility:
Akron, OH (Onsite)
Contract Details
Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: Approximately 12 months
Start: As Soon As Possible
Pay Rate: $68.00 – $70.00/hr
Job Overview
The Construction Project Manager supports EPC Project Managers and Program Managers in overseeing end-to-end construction execution from pre-construction through project closeout and warranty. This role is accountable for safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, and client relationships, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and in compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company standards.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
• Oversee day-to-day construction activities for one or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, estimating, and cost development, establishing critical objectives.
• Promote and manage Safety & Health performance across project teams and subcontractors.
• Manage contracts, subcontracts, change orders, proposals, and estimates.
• Develop and manage client relationships and interface on proposals and project matters.
• Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including QA/QC, safety, staffing, procurement, and subcontracting plans.
• Coordinate staffing plans; train teams; and optimize cost-effective utilization of staff across disciplines.
• Oversee site layout, mobilization/demobilization, permits, and compliance requirements.
• Direct downstream RFP and bid processes, subcontractor prequalification, evaluation, and award recommendations.
• Review and present project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and status reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on deliverable development and distribution per schedule.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change management, claims mitigation, and contract closeout.
• Oversee invoicing, commissioning/startup coordination, documentation, and record retention.
• Perform safety, quality, progress, and financial audits; manage non-conformance reporting.
• Lead materials receiving, inventory control, storage, and logistics.
• Support governmental, industry, and public communications as needed.
• Mentor and train project staff; provide performance feedback; manage labor relations and agreements.
• Manage labor burdens, craft classifications, crew rates, earned value, schedule, and cost metrics.
Skills & Qualifications
Required Skills
• Strong leadership in construction project execution (EPC/CM environments).
• Expertise in safety management, quality assurance, scheduling, cost control, and risk management.
• Contract negotiation and change management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).
Preferred Skills
• Experience with project management, scheduling, cost control, and document control software.
• Multi-discipline project experience (electrical, mechanical, civil).
Education & Experience
• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of relevant construction project management experience.
• Substitution: Applicable experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Additional Details
• Fleet vehicle provided.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects of varying sizes and complexity.
Benefits
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Fund
About the Company
Our client is a long-standing infrastructure engineering firm that designs and builds essential infrastructure for cities. With a legacy of safety and quality dating back to 1898, the company delivers impactful projects that help build thriving communities.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As an economically disadvantaged organization, GTT values diverse and inclusive workplaces. We partner with Fortune 500 organizations across banking, insurance, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number: 26-00990
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