Entry Level Construction Project Lead Jobs
New grad construction project lead jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a portfolio of field projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like ECS Limited, Michels, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary: Project Management plans, directs, coordinates, supervises all projects assigned within the project management team. Understand project drivers, requirements, scenarios, and options and use management skills to ensure projects are completed in accordance with customer and internal manufacturing timelines. Project Managers are the primary point of contact for customers in association with assigned projects.
The scope of the role and responsibilities will include but are not limited to managing:
- Completion of all projects in the most cost-effective manner, within the required schedule dates, and within budget, while striving for enthusiastically satisfied customers.
- Understanding of Contracts and bid documentation
- Scope of work and associated costing
- Project specifications
- Billing and invoicing/draw requirements and timing
- Conduct hand-off meetings within project management and/or sales to fully understand Livers Bronze’ scope and responsibilities.
Ensure the project managers understand project schedules and sequences and create a critical path/schedule including the following by phase within the timeframe required by the contract:
- Submittal drawings
- Samples
- Mockups
- Submittal drawing revisions – costing of associated revisions
- Purchasing coordination of raw materials and buyouts (glass, special graphics, etc…) – confirming costs and issuing material escalation CCRs as needed.
- Site measurement/field survey
- Understanding of all issued revisions (ASI, RFI, Delta, etc...)
- Production release dates
- Shipping coordination
- Installation scheduling and supplying necessary documentation and hand-off meeting as required.
- Oversee and ensure that regular and frequent communication with customers outlining milestones necessary to meet schedule requirements is occurring. In doing so, continuously confirm schedule dates and request schedule updates as necessary.
- Champion timely internal communication in doing so being prompt to answer requests by other departments.
- Ensure the creation or participate in the creation of a billing schedule of values (SOV). Understand billing and timing as associated with all assigned projects.
- Keep project status updated within the company reporting structure and active participation in weekly meetings keeping all participants informed of current project status while updating team members of revisions and schedule changes.
Background Requirements
- Proven experience as project manager
- In-depth understanding of construction procedures, material, and project management principles
- Familiarity with quality standards
- Good knowledge of MS Office & Excel
- Knowledge of AutoCAD & ERP systems is a plus
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- A team player with leadership abilities
Job Summary: Project Management plans, directs, coordinates, supervises all projects assigned within the project management team. Understand project drivers, requirements, scenarios, and options and use management skills to ensure projects are completed in accordance with customer and internal manufacturing timelines. Project Managers are the primary point of contact for customers in association with assigned projects.
The scope of the role and responsibilities will include but are not limited to managing:
- Completion of all projects in the most cost-effective manner, within the required schedule dates, and within budget, while striving for enthusiastically satisfied customers.
- Understanding of Contracts and bid documentation
- Scope of work and associated costing
- Project specifications
- Billing and invoicing/draw requirements and timing
- Conduct hand-off meetings within project management and/or sales to fully understand Livers Bronze’ scope and responsibilities.
Ensure the project managers understand project schedules and sequences and create a critical path/schedule including the following by phase within the timeframe required by the contract:
- Submittal drawings
- Samples
- Mockups
- Submittal drawing revisions – costing of associated revisions
- Purchasing coordination of raw materials and buyouts (glass, special graphics, etc…) – confirming costs and issuing material escalation CCRs as needed.
- Site measurement/field survey
- Understanding of all issued revisions (ASI, RFI, Delta, etc...)
- Production release dates
- Shipping coordination
- Installation scheduling and supplying necessary documentation and hand-off meeting as required.
- Oversee and ensure that regular and frequent communication with customers outlining milestones necessary to meet schedule requirements is occurring. In doing so, continuously confirm schedule dates and request schedule updates as necessary.
- Champion timely internal communication in doing so being prompt to answer requests by other departments.
- Ensure the creation or participate in the creation of a billing schedule of values (SOV). Understand billing and timing as associated with all assigned projects.
- Keep project status updated within the company reporting structure and active participation in weekly meetings keeping all participants informed of current project status while updating team members of revisions and schedule changes.
Background Requirements
- Proven experience as project manager
- In-depth understanding of construction procedures, material, and project management principles
- Familiarity with quality standards
- Good knowledge of MS Office & Excel
- Knowledge of AutoCAD & ERP systems is a plus
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- A team player with leadership abilities
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Who's Hiring
- ECS Limited12
- Michels6
- Jobot3
- Connico2
- Rockford2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software16
- Construction & Real Estate15
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Staffing & Recruiting3
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
Entry Level Construction Project Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level construction project lead job?
Focus on internships, co-op programs, or assistant project coordinator roles that gave you hands-on exposure to scheduling, subcontractor coordination, or site documentation. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who understand construction sequencing, can read plans, and have used project management software. A relevant degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field strengthens your application, but demonstrated field experience carries significant weight.
Which companies hire entry level construction project leads?
Companies hiring entry level construction project leads right now include ECS Limited, Michels, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and construction management firms actively building out junior talent pipelines.
Are there remote entry level construction project lead jobs?
Yes, though most construction project lead roles are on-site by nature. About 21% of entry level construction project lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering administrative, estimating, or project coordination duties that can be handled off-site. Field supervision and direct site oversight roles almost always require an in-person presence.
Are these new grad construction project lead jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op work toward requirements, and may accept a strong portfolio of academic or volunteer construction projects in place of full-time work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level construction project leads?
Entry Level construction project lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive junior hiring because ongoing project volume creates a consistent need for early-career candidates who can support senior leads on scheduling, documentation, and subcontractor coordination.