Construction Project Lead Jobs

Construction Project Lead jobs are open across commercial construction, residential development, civil infrastructure, and industrial sectors, at every level from assistant lead to senior project lead, with specializations in general contracting, subcontractor coordination, and renovation projects. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles3,937+
Top stateTexas
Top employerPower Home Remodeling
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type68% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Traylor Bros., Inc.
Project Controls Manager - Underground Construction
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Traylor Bros., Inc.
New 22h ago
Project Controls Manager - Underground Construction
Traylor Bros., Inc.
Secaucus, New Jersey
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
Bachelor's degree in engineering
501-1,000

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Construction Project Coordinator
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New 23h ago
Construction Project Coordinator
Detroit Decks
Clinton Township, Michigan
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$52k.75 - $63k.2/yr
On-Site

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UT Southwestern Medical Center
IT Construction Project Manager
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
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IT Construction Project Manager
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
High school
10,000+

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The Walsh Group
Construction Assistant Project Manager
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The Walsh Group
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Construction Assistant Project Manager
The Walsh Group
Silverdale, Washington
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
$95k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Emerald Coast Utilities Authority
PROJECT ENGINEER (EI) - Maintenance & Construction
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Emerald Coast Utilities Authority
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PROJECT ENGINEER (EI) - Maintenance & Construction
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority
Cantonment, Florida
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Project Management
$68k.4 - $112k.6/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
501-1,000

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Construction Project Lead Job Market

Who's Hiring

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    Power Home Remodeling209
  • Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
    Turner & Townsend Pty Limited83
  • CBRE
    CBRE79
  • A
    Abco Maintenance71
  • Worley
    Worley55

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate55
  • Consulting & Professional Services43
  • Staffing & Recruiting31
  • Healthcare & Medical Services20
  • Education12

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in construction project lead jobs.

  • 3 to 10 years of experience managing construction projects from planning through closeout
  • Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Buildertrend, or Microsoft Project
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required or strongly preferred
  • Experience coordinating subcontractors, schedules, and budgets simultaneously
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contract documents

Tips for Your Construction Project Lead Job Search

Tailor your resume to project scope

Hiring managers for construction project lead roles scan for project size and type fast. List dollar values, square footage, or unit counts for each project you managed so reviewers can instantly gauge whether your experience matches their pipeline.

Highlight your certifications front and center

OSHA 30, PMP, and LEED credentials are frequently listed as requirements, not preferences. Place them in a dedicated certifications section near the top of your resume so they clear any automated screening before a human ever reads the document.

Filter openings by project type early

Construction project lead roles vary widely between commercial, residential, and civil work. Target your search to the delivery method you know best, whether that is design-build, design-bid-build, or tenant improvement, to avoid wasting applications on roles that won't value your background.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists construction project lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for field walkthrough questions

Interviewers commonly ask how you handle subcontractor delays, RFI backlogs, or last-minute scope changes. Walk through a specific project where you caught a schedule risk early and corrected it before it hit the critical path, concrete examples outperform generic answers every time.

Negotiate with a total compensation lens

Truck or vehicle allowances, per diem for travel projects, and equipment budgets are real parts of construction project lead compensation that vary by employer. Ask about these directly before accepting an offer so you can compare packages accurately across competing opportunities.

Construction Project Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most construction project leads?

The most active employers for construction project leads right now are Power Home Remodeling, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and CBRE, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be strongest with general contractors running multiple simultaneous builds.

How many construction project lead jobs are remote?

About 32% of construction project lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than most professional roles given the on-site nature of construction. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote days are pre-construction planning, estimating coordination, and document management tasks that don't require a physical site presence.

How do you become a construction project lead?

Start by building field experience as a superintendent, foreman, or project engineer so you understand how work actually gets built. Earn an OSHA 30 certification and develop fluency in at least one construction management software platform. Move into assistant lead or project coordinator roles, take on progressively larger scopes, and document your outcomes in terms of budget, schedule, and quality results.

Can you get hired as a construction project lead with little experience?

You can break into junior construction project lead roles by emphasizing hands-on trade or field experience, even if it came without a formal lead title. Employers hiring for smaller residential or tenant improvement projects often accept candidates who demonstrate strong organizational skills, familiarity with construction sequencing, and a willingness to earn OSHA and software certifications quickly on the job.

What does the construction project lead interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on your project history and certifications, followed by an in-person or video interview where you walk through a past project in detail. Many employers include a practical component, such as reviewing a set of drawings, a schedule, or a scope of work document, and asking how you would approach it. Final rounds often involve meeting field superintendents or senior project managers.

Where can I find and apply to construction project lead jobs?

You can find and apply to construction project lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your project type, location, and experience level, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background.

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