Project Manager

Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing projects from inception through completion. This role will oversee project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and overall execution while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality and client expectations.

The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires hands-on experience with AutoCAD and the ability to review, interpret, and modify project drawings and technical documentation.

Essential Functions

• Manage projects from initial planning through final completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate project activities across internal departments, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Utilize AutoCAD to review, interpret, modify, and prepare project drawings and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, production, and field teams to ensure drawings and project specifications align with project requirements.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and address risks, delays, and potential issues.
• Manage project budgets, costs, forecasts, change orders, and overall financial performance.
• Review project financials and work closely with Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate revenue, cost, billing, and profitability reporting.
• Track project labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and other project-related expenses.
• Review and approve project invoices, purchase orders, contracts, and other project documentation as appropriate.
• Manage client relationships and provide regular updates regarding project status, budget, schedule, and deliverables.
• Coordinate project meetings and maintain accurate documentation, action items, and follow-ups.
• Manage project changes, including scope adjustments, change orders, schedule modifications, and associated financial impacts.
• Work with cross-functional teams to allocate resources and resolve project-related issues.
• Monitor project quality and ensure deliverables meet established requirements and specifications.
• Maintain project documentation, including contracts, drawings, schedules, budgets, meeting notes, reports, and closeout materials.
• Prepare regular project status reports and communicate key performance indicators to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve project processes, efficiency, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable company polici

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Required experience using AutoCAD in a professional/project-based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and modify technical drawings and project plans using AutoCAD.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
• Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and financial management.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and project management software.
• Experience with project management or ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to interpret budgets, financial reports, contracts, schedules, drawings, and project documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to proactively identify potential project risks and issues.