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As a Project Manager, you will serve as the single point contact for all aspects of assigned RJS projects. Your
success requires detailed industry experience and knowledge to manage projects via established internal processes
on a multitude of work tasks within established deadlines. The timely performance of this work is critical, as it is
generally, serves as a precursor the commencement and/or performance of work at our job sites.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
There are several core competencies required to serve in the role as a RJS Project Manager. Successful
candidates must have an established background demonstrating the following skills:
1. Team Leadership
The ability to proactively influence people to enthusiastically work toward common goals, using character and
mentoring skills to inspire confidence, success, and fulfillment of interpersonal goals and aspirations.
2. Customer Service
The ability to listen and understand the needs and expectations of each customer and to proactively manage
the project’s deliverables to exceed their expectations in tangible ways on an ongoing basis.
3. Technical Knowledge
The ability to granularly understand the physical work of each trade of a project, and to craft, negotiate and
award thoroughly defined written agreements, in keeping with the project’s budget and schedule constraints.
4. Timeline Scheduling
The ability to prepare and update computerize time scale network diagrams using industry standard software
(EG: MS Project / P6) to accurately define the allotted time for the work sequences.
5. Project Safety
The ability to prepare and administer site specific project safety plans for each assigned project. (All RJS
Project Managers are required to be current on OSHA 30 and biannual First Aid Training)
6. Quality Control
The ability to prepare and administer site specific quality control plans for each assigned project.
(All RJS Project Managers are required to be current on USACE 3 Phase QC Training)
7. Administrative Processes
The ability to lead and oversee project specific administrative processes for Meetings, Submittals, RFI’s, Design
Changes and other project specific forms of business communication.
8. Cost Accounting
The ability to utilize the RJS cost control systems to establish and accurately report on the financial status of
each assigned project on a reoccurring basis throughout project.
9. Change Management
The ability to correctly administer prime contract modifications and documenting the related effects to the
project’s subcontractors, prime contract sum, cost accounting, and construction schedule.
10. Insurance & Bonding
The ability to exercise judgement based on an understanding of construction insurance and bonding.
11. Conflict Management
The ability to effectively work through conflicts and disputes with project team members.
12. Federal Government Contracting Standards
The ability to exercise judgment based on the unique challenges faced when performing Federal work.
13. Have a BS in construction management or similar engineering degree
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As a Project Manager, you will serve as the single point contact for all aspects of assigned RJS projects. Your
success requires detailed industry experience and knowledge to manage projects via established internal processes
on a multitude of work tasks within established deadlines. The timely performance of this work is critical, as it is
generally, serves as a precursor the commencement and/or performance of work at our job sites.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
There are several core competencies required to serve in the role as a RJS Project Manager. Successful
candidates must have an established background demonstrating the following skills:
1. Team Leadership
The ability to proactively influence people to enthusiastically work toward common goals, using character and
mentoring skills to inspire confidence, success, and fulfillment of interpersonal goals and aspirations.
2. Customer Service
The ability to listen and understand the needs and expectations of each customer and to proactively manage
the project’s deliverables to exceed their expectations in tangible ways on an ongoing basis.
3. Technical Knowledge
The ability to granularly understand the physical work of each trade of a project, and to craft, negotiate and
award thoroughly defined written agreements, in keeping with the project’s budget and schedule constraints.
4. Timeline Scheduling
The ability to prepare and update computerize time scale network diagrams using industry standard software
(EG: MS Project / P6) to accurately define the allotted time for the work sequences.
5. Project Safety
The ability to prepare and administer site specific project safety plans for each assigned project. (All RJS
Project Managers are required to be current on OSHA 30 and biannual First Aid Training)
6. Quality Control
The ability to prepare and administer site specific quality control plans for each assigned project.
(All RJS Project Managers are required to be current on USACE 3 Phase QC Training)
7. Administrative Processes
The ability to lead and oversee project specific administrative processes for Meetings, Submittals, RFI’s, Design
Changes and other project specific forms of business communication.
8. Cost Accounting
The ability to utilize the RJS cost control systems to establish and accurately report on the financial status of
each assigned project on a reoccurring basis throughout project.
9. Change Management
The ability to correctly administer prime contract modifications and documenting the related effects to the
project’s subcontractors, prime contract sum, cost accounting, and construction schedule.
10. Insurance & Bonding
The ability to exercise judgement based on an understanding of construction insurance and bonding.
11. Conflict Management
The ability to effectively work through conflicts and disputes with project team members.
12. Federal Government Contracting Standards
The ability to exercise judgment based on the unique challenges faced when performing Federal work.
13. Have a BS in construction management or similar engineering degree
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Who's Hiring
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited295
- Push94
- Burns & McDonnell86
- CUPERTINO ELECTRIC86
- HITT Contracting83
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services55
- Construction & Real Estate43
- Energy12
- Education12
- Technology & Software12
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction project manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of construction project management experience on commercial or civil projects
- Proficiency in project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Bluebeam
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification or equivalent safety training
- Experience managing subcontractors, schedules, and budgets from preconstruction through closeout
- PMP, CCM, or equivalent project management certification preferred
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
Tips for Your Construction Project Manager Job Search
Quantify project scope on your resume
Hiring managers scan for dollar values, square footage, and team size. Replace vague bullets like 'managed construction projects' with specifics: the contract value, number of subcontractors you coordinated, and whether the project came in on schedule and budget.
List certifications before your degree
PMP, CCM, and OSHA 30 carry more weight than a degree alone for most construction PM roles. Put active certifications in a dedicated line near the top of your resume so they clear any automated screening filter before a recruiter reads further.
Filter openings by project delivery method
Job postings for design-build firms, general contractors, and owners' representative roles require different experience. Read each listing for the delivery method (design-bid-build, design-build, CM at risk) and tailor your cover letter to match the one you know best.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists construction project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a project portfolio before interviews
Bring a one-page project summary sheet to every interview showing two or three completed projects, their contract values, your role, and outcomes. Construction hiring managers frequently ask for examples on the spot, and a prepared sheet sets you apart from candidates who answer from memory.
Negotiate start date around project closeout
If you are finishing a project during your job search, use that timing as a negotiating point. Employers respect candidates who honor commitments, and asking for a start date that aligns with a milestone closeout signals the same discipline they are hiring you to apply to their work.
Construction Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most construction project managers?
The companies hiring the most construction project managers right now include Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Push, and Burns & McDonnell, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in states with active infrastructure spending and commercial development cycles.
How many construction project manager jobs are remote?
About 21% of construction project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most office-based roles because active job sites require physical presence. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote work include preconstruction estimating, owner's representative roles, and program-level oversight positions where site visits are periodic rather than daily.
How do you become a construction project manager?
Most construction project managers start in a field role such as superintendent, assistant project manager, or project engineer before taking on full PM responsibility. Earning an OSHA 30 certification and learning a scheduling tool like Primavera P6 early on accelerates the path. A degree in construction management or civil engineering helps with larger general contractors, and a PMP or CCM certification strengthens candidacy for senior roles.
How do you get hired as a construction project manager with little experience?
Entry-level candidates are most competitive for assistant PM or project engineer roles at general contractors or specialty subcontractors, where on-the-job training is built into the job structure. Internships during a construction management degree program, OSHA 10 or 30 certification, and hands-on exposure to Procore or Bluebeam all help close the experience gap. Smaller regional contractors often hire emerging PMs faster than national firms.
What does the construction project manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on your project history and software experience, followed by an in-person or video interview with a hiring manager or project executive. Expect detailed scenario questions about schedule delays, subcontractor disputes, and budget overruns. Some firms conduct a second round with a VP or regional director, and larger companies may include a site visit or a written project execution exercise before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to construction project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to construction project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, project type, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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