Construction Project Manager

Job Overview

We are looking for a Construction Project Manager to join our rapidly growing team in McHenry, MS. This individual will help us bring our growing real estate portfolio of offices, factories, and secure spaces to life.

Responsibilities

Preconstruction and Design

• Gather and help define user requirements for nascent construction projects.
• Generate accurate cost estimates at all stages of a project lifecycle.
• Manage relationships with consultants, regional contractors, and suppliers to support individual project cost estimates.
• Perform early site due diligence to assist executive go/no-go decisions.
• Assemble and lead project design teams.

Budget and Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage budgets for construction and maintenance projects.
• Work closely with Finance/FP&A for cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior executives.

Contracting Strategy

• Develop and implement creative contracting structures that align incentives and reduce change order disputes.
• Establish commercial terms that drive transparency, predictability, and fairness throughout the project lifecycle.
• Structure contracts to appropriately allocate risk and protect the company’s interests.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all construction-related matters.
• Advise in all phases of any given project.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions to senior management and other key internal stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally with non-construction functions.

External Project Management and Coordination

• Maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants, vendors, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Collaborate closely with external project management teams.
• Facilitate regular meetings with external project managers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in construction management.
• Strong background in design advisory, pre-construction, and project kickoff/setup.
• Excellent project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget.
• In-depth knowledge of construction means and methods, materials, MEP systems, and building codes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competency in CPM scheduling methods, construction document review, and contract administration.
• Willingness to travel at 25%-50% of the time.
• Must be a U.S. Person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced manufacturing-related projects.
• Experience with construction management software.
• Excel proficiency.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience with ICD-705 and TEMPEST-related policies and guidance.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Range: $99,000-$131,000 USD
• Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.