About Us
Essential Contractors, LLC is a privately owned, multi-state commercial construction company for Fortune 500 corporations. We have been in business for over 20 years and are a yearly winner of the National Diversity Award for promoting minorities and women in the construction industry. Our headquarters is located in Chesapeake, Virginia. If you are interested in joining a well-established, growing, employee-oriented company, then we would like to speak with you. Come be a part of a team that wants to see you succeed!
For more information, please visit our website at: www.essentialcontractors.com
Project Manager Job Summary
Essential Contractors, LLC is currently seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join its expanding team. The Project Manager will lead commercial construction projects and ensure their high quality, cost effective and timely completion. The candidate will require solid communication skills, be detail-oriented and organized. We are looking for someone who considers themselves a lifelong learner. We are committed to continually improving how we do things by formally capturing and sharing the lessons learned from each project with the rest of our team.
This role is primarily remote, with a requirement to work in the office for one week each month. Employees working remotely must maintain a safe, professional, and reliable home workspace that enables them to effectively perform all essential job responsibilities.
Project Manager Duties & Responsibilities:
- Determine and define scope of work and deliverables.
- Predict resources needed to complete project, and order/manage materials and equipment.
- Obtain necessary project permits, approvals, and other regulatory prerequisites.
- Draft and submit budget based on scope of work and resource requirements.
- Manage program costs in order to meet budget.
- Coordinate, plan, and manage project schedules for contractors and subcontractors.
- Oversee and manage construction project progress and provide reports on timeline, progress, and adjustments.
- Issue progress updates as needed regarding program costs and timelines.
- Ensure all legal requirements, building and safety codes, safety inspections, city guidelines, and local and state regulations are met.
- Coordinate efforts across entire project between architects, designers, engineers, and subcontractors.
- Oversees performance of all trade contractors and reviews architectural and engineering drawings to make sure that all specifications and regulations are being followed.
- Remote Project Managers must be able to be in office in Chesapeake Virginia one week every month.
Program Manager Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in building construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- Three years' experience as a construction manager or in a similar position in construction management
- Comfortable reading and understanding Commercial Construction blueprints and drawings.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles
- Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs for commercial construction projects.
- High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal building and construction code regulations
- Travel is about 25%. Remote Project Managers must be able to be in office in Chesapeake Virginia one week every month.
Positions Related to Project Manager,
Commercial Construction, Construction Manager, Civil Engineer, Architect, Foreman, Superintendent, Program Management, Project Management
Essential Contractors, LLC and all subsidiaries are EOE employes and use E-Verify
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Experience:
- Construction management: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX
