Construction Project Manager

Posted 18hrs ago

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Remote Construction Project Manager at a growing construction company focusing on project delivery. Overseeing financial tracking, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and client communication.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage job costing within QuickBooks, ensuring all costs are accurately coded and tracked to the correct job
  • Code invoices and maintain accurate cost records throughout each project lifecycle
  • Maintain project budgets and forecasts in Excel with consistent budget vs. actual tracking
  • Manage change orders from initiation through documentation and approval
  • Generate financial reports, cost forecasts, and variance summaries for ownership review
  • Ensure field team members log time accurately to the correct jobs in QuickBooks Time
  • Monitor and audit time entries weekly, identifying and correcting missing or inaccurate records
  • Coordinate with field leads to resolve discrepancies and maintain clean payroll-ready data
  • Build accountability systems that reduce time tracking errors over time
  • Maintain project schedules and rolling 3-week lookaheads for all active projects
  • Coordinate work sequencing to minimize delays and keep field teams moving efficiently
  • Track project progress against schedule and flag risks proactively to ownership
  • Solicit bids and manage the subcontractor onboarding process
  • Issue subcontract agreements and track compliance with insurance, licensing, and documentation requirements
  • Manage subcontractor performance and communication throughout project execution
  • Assist with bidding support, permit applications, utility coordination, and site setup logistics
  • Coordinate pre-construction approvals with stakeholders including municipalities, HOAs, and clients
  • Ensure all necessary documentation and approvals are in place before field work begins
  • Maintain organized and up-to-date project file systems in Google Drive
  • Track and manage RFIs, submittals, plan revisions, and change documentation
  • Ensure all project records are complete, version-controlled, and easily retrievable
  • Conduct daily coordination check-ins with field teams to monitor progress and resolve issues
  • Track daily logs, material deliveries, and open items across all active projects
  • Serve as the remote operational hub connecting field activity to documentation and financials
  • Provide regular project updates to clients in a clear and professional manner
  • Run client meetings and maintain strong, trust-based client relationships throughout the project
  • Manage client expectations proactively, especially around schedule and budget changes
  • Manage punch list creation, tracking, and completion at project closeout
  • Coordinate closeout documentation including as-builts, warranties, and final lien releases
  • Track and manage warranty obligations post-completion
  • Build and continuously improve tracking systems, templates, and workflows in Excel and Google Sheets
  • Identify inefficiencies in current processes and develop practical solutions
  • Create reusable systems that scale with company growth and reduce reliance on tribal knowledge
  • Support insurance-related projects and maintain required documentation for claims and compliance
  • Assist with estimating workflows and bid preparation as needed
  • Learn and utilize Xactimate for insurance estimating — prior experience preferred

Requirements:

  • 4 to 8 or more years of construction project management or operations experience
  • Hands-on QuickBooks job costing experience highly preferred
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks Time or equivalent field time tracking platforms
  • Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills for budgeting, tracking, and reporting
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client and team-facing interactions
  • Ability to hold field teams accountable to time, documentation, and process standards remotely.