Project Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Cary, NC, supporting industrial construction projects with a focus on Life Sciences facilities. This role is ideal for a construction professional who can manage project planning, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, cost controls, safety, quality, and closeout with confidence.

This is an opportunity to join a growing construction organization known for collaborative teamwork, strong project leadership, and a dynamic work environment. The Project Manager will work closely with clients, engineers, consultants, contractors, accounting teams, and operations personnel to deliver complex projects successfully. Candidates who enjoy ownership, problem-solving, relationship-building, and working with a diverse project team will be well aligned with this role.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, buy-out, subcontractor assignments, scheduling, and day-to-day project coordination.
- Manage project financial performance, including project P&L, weekly actual costs, monthly client billing, and change order documentation.
- Maintain project files and documentation in Procore, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, reports, closeout documents, and required compliance records.
- Support safety, quality assurance, and quality control through regular job site walks, schedule tracking, and coordination with field supervision.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, professional associations, and regional industry contacts.
- Prepare Davis-Bacon wage reports, LEED reporting, closeout documentation, and lessons learned analysis at project completion.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $80,000 to $95,000 per year.
- Job type: Temp-to-Hire.
- Position type: Full-time, non-exempt.
- Benefits package details will be provided and discussed with the selected candidate at a later stage.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage industrial construction projects from planning through closeout.
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, documentation, safety, and quality control.
- Coordinate with clients, engineers, consultants, contractors, accounting, and operations teams.
- Maintain accurate project reporting, cost tracking, billing support, and compliance documentation.

- Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the industrial construction industry.
- Experience supporting Life Sciences construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of Procore and Primavera software.
- Familiarity with Touchplan or similar task planning software.
- Proficiency with construction industry software and general computer applications.
- Strong understanding of project P&L, RFIs, submittals, change orders, closeout documentation, and subcontractor coordination.
- Excellent problem-solving, organization, time management, and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask effectively and collaborate with diverse project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

- 6 to 10 years of construction project management experience.
- Experience with Davis-Bacon wage reporting and LEED requirement reporting.
- Established relationships or experience working within the regional construction, industrial facilities, or infrastructure market.
- Prior experience participating in client outreach, professional associations, or regional industry events.