Project Manager

Design Hire
Lexington, KY
Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial fire protection projects from award through closeout. This role is responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while serving as the primary point of contact for customers, field leadership, vendors, and internal teams.

What You Will Do

Manage multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously from kickoff through completion, own project budgets, forecasting, billing, cost tracking, profitability, and financial reporting, build and maintain detailed project schedules, and coordinate engineering, design, fabrication, procurement, field operations, subcontractors, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate understands how complex commercial construction projects come together, possesses strong financial and operational leadership skills, and has the confidence to hold project teams accountable for production, schedules, and profitability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of Project Management experience within commercial construction
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets and forecasting
  • Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, mechanical plans, and technical specifications
  • Estimating experience required
  • Strong scheduling and planning experience
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Experience with fire suppression, sprinkler systems, mechanical contracting, plumbing, HVAC, or MEP projects
  • Experience with Patabid is highly desirable
  • Experience with Accumatica is preferred
  • Mechanical, plumbing, or related industry certifications are a plus
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