Project Manager

If you’re in the market for a fulfilling and rewarding career in construction, we’d love for you to join us in building our communities up. At Fite Building Company, we reward your commitment to excellence. Your values, work ethic, and desire to produce excellent results will shape your future with our company.

Fite Building Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ideal candidates will have 5 years of experience in construction project management. This role requires a strong leader who can balance planning, execution, and team coordination to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and successful completion of construction projects.
• Develop and enforce project-specific safety plans while ensuring compliance with company safety policies.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including superintendents, subcontractors, and suppliers, to meet project goals.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and owners to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Ensure all construction activities align with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Acquire and manage contracts, purchase orders, permits, submittals, RFI responses, and change orders.
• Proactively address and resolve delays, budget overruns, and on-site challenges.
• Assist in preconstruction and estimating activities, including scope development, budgeting, and proposal preparation.
• Utilize project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Procore) to manage schedules, status reports, change orders, and RFIs.
• Monitor and compare actual costs versus budgets, identifying areas for improvement.
• Conduct site visits, hold regular meetings, and ensure all punch lists and closeout documentation are completed.
• Efficiently allocate company labor and other resources to achieve cost-effective project outcomes.
• Drive collections of fees and payments, ensuring adherence to project financial schedules.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Building Science, or a related field; or 6 years of construction management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years managing construction projects, with industrial project experience preferred.
• Proficiency in construction estimating for assigned projects.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement construction plans and specifications.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
• Proficiency with scheduling software and financial accounting systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including clients, engineers, and government agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements:

• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Willingness to travel or relocate as necessary.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Physical Fitness: Ability to navigate active construction sites safely, including standing, walking, climbing, and maneuvering in tight spaces.
• Mental Awareness: High attention to detail, focus, and adaptability to changing site conditions.
• Stress Management: Capacity to manage high-pressure situations and competing priorities effectively.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to summarize the typical responsibilities and requirements of this role. It is not an exhaustive list of duties or a contract between the employee and Fite Building Company. Employment remains at-will.