Construction Project Manager (5+ Years Experience)

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Location: Harvey, LA Company: VPG Construction Type: Full-Time | Experience: Senior-Level Email to apply: pamela@ BUILD WITHOUT BUREAUCRACY. LEAD LIKE YOU OWN IT. VPG Construction is a high-performance commercial GC based in Harvey, LA - small by design, sharp by culture, and growing fast. We're looking for a seasoned Commercial Project Manager who's ready to own the outcome, lead with confidence, and play a key role in our next stage of growth. If you're tired of big-firm red tape and want to work somewhere that values speed, trust, and quality, we should talk. Why Join VPG? - Autonomy & authority - You run the job, not the other way around. - Zero red tape - Get decisions made in hours, not weeks. - Growth-focused - Strong pipeline and clear paths to senior leadership. What You'll Do: - Lead multiple commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. - Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and consultants from bid to build. - Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, scopes of work, and budgets. - Prepare and manage subcontractor contracts, COs, and buyout strategies. - Drive weekly project meetings and update stakeholders on progress. - Lead RFIs, submittals, permitting, and inspections to ensure no delays. - Ensure all work meets contract specs, safety standards, and company quality benchmarks. - Mentor APMs and assist in field coordination with superintendents and subcontractors. - Drive team alignment by actively coordinating APMs, Admins, and Superintendents to eliminate silos. - Track and manage project KPIs, including gross margin, safety, quality, and schedule performance. - Implement proactive risk mitigation strategies and adjust plans as needed. - Oversee contract compliance for both prime and subcontractor scopes. - Contribute to the improvement of company processes and best practices in construction. Requirements: - 5-7+ years of commercial construction project management experience. - Demonstrated success managing $2M+ projects (ground-up or major TI). - Proficient in Procore, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Bluebeam. - Strong financial acumen: forecasting, cost tracking, and margin protection. - Expertise in reading plans, specs, and contract documentation. - Skilled communicator - able to speak confidently with clients, city officials, and field staff. - Highly organized, deadline-driven, and focused on results. Bonus Experience: - Experience in retail, office, medical, or light industrial construction. - Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field. - Leadership experience growing or scaling teams. - GC experience or contacts in the subcontractor market. Apply today by emailing your resume to pamela@
Location:
Harvey
Job Type:
FullTime