Construction Project Manager

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
Location: Bloomington

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to support complex EPC, construction management, and program management projects from pre-construction through project closeout and warranty phases. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day construction operations while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience managing large-scale construction projects, subcontractors, field personnel, schedules, budgets, and client relationships across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support EPC Project Managers and Program Managers with overall project execution and field operations.
• Manage construction safety, quality, schedule, cost control, staffing, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, and client communications.
• Lead day-to-day construction activities for one or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and execution strategy development.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while serving as a primary point of contact for project-related matters.
• Participate in project risk reviews and collaborate with legal teams as needed.
• Negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts, CM contracts, and change orders.
• Implement and manage Project Execution Plans including:
  • Construction execution plans
  • Quality assurance plans
  • Safety & Health plans
  • Staffing plans
  • Procurement plans
  • Subcontracting plans
• Develop construction staffing plans and coordinate project resources across multiple disciplines.
• Oversee site mobilization and demobilization activities.
• Verify permits, licenses, insurance, bonding, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Lead subcontractor bidding, prequalification, evaluation, and award processes.
• Review and communicate project reports including:
  • Budgeting
  • Cash flow forecasts
  • Progress reports
  • Executive project updates
• Coordinate engineering deliverables with project schedules and construction requirements.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change management, claims mitigation, contract administration, and closeout documentation.
• Oversee invoicing processes for prime contracts, subcontractors, and client contractors.
• Coordinate commissioning and startup activities with clients and suppliers.
• Conduct project safety, quality, financial, and progress audits.
• Manage material receiving, inventory control, storage, and transportation processes.
• Review field reports and contract documents to ensure subcontractor compliance with safety, quality, and scheduling requirements.
• Direct turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and records retention processes.
• Support communication with governmental agencies, industry organizations, and public entities.
• Mentor assistant project managers, coordinators, interns, and field supervision staff.
• Manage labor relations, staffing, crew rates, craft classifications, and labor law compliance.
• Forecast labor productivity, earned value metrics, schedule performance, and construction equipment requirements.
• Promote workforce development, craft training, and advancement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Construction, Engineering, or a related field required.
  • Relevant industry experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction management principles, scheduling, cost control, and project execution.
• Experience managing large-scale construction or EPC projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Experience with project management, scheduling, cost control, and document management software preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, transportation, water, or industrial construction environments preferred.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.