Reporting to the President, the Project Manager is responsible for leading commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered on scope, budget, and schedule. This role oversees planning, coordination, and execution, while managing risks and maintaining clear communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
This is a senior-level position with a high level of autonomy and accountability. The Project Manager plays a key role in supporting team success, building strong client relationships, and contributing to overall project performance. The ideal candidate has experience in commercial construction, preferably within the federal contracting space, along with strong communication and technical skills. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects and grow with the company, including potential future opportunities in new markets, sectors, or locations within Alaska.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage project estimates, proposals, and schedules, including labor and material takeoffs and subcontractor pricing.
- Coordinate with clients, designers, subcontractors, and internal teams to support project planning, resolve technical questions, and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, and change requests, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
- Oversee project financials, including pay applications, subcontractor and supplier invoices, cost tracking, and input to job cost reporting.
- Monitor and manage project budgets to support overall job profitability.
- Contribute to value engineering efforts and identify opportunities to improve cost, schedule, and efficiency.
- Support subcontract development, including scope definition and contract preparation.
- Allocate and manage project resources, contributing to the development and performance of project teams.
- Work closely with field leadership, including Superintendents, Quality Control, and Safety personnel, to ensure construction activities meet project requirements and standards.
- Participate in quality management processes and support compliance with company and project standards.
- Lead project communication, including client interface, status updates, and project meetings.
- Attend site meetings as required to support project progress and coordination.
- Provide support across roles as needed, including Project Engineer, Superintendent, or Quality Control, based on project or company needs.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience managing construction projects and leading teams.
- Strong knowledge of commercial construction practices; federal contracting experience is an asset.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
- Experience with estimating, proposals, and cost control.
- Proficiency with MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam, MS Office Suite, and bid management software.
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders.
- Strong relationship-building skills with a customer-focused mindset.
- Self-motivated with a hands-on, “roll-up the sleeves” approach.
- Demonstrates accountability and a commitment to team and organizational success.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.
Additional Information:
Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. This posting will remain active until the position is filled.
Please submit resumes to:
Heritage General Contracting – Human Resources
Email: hr@heritagecontracting.us
Intended job posting audience:
Anyone who can legally work in the United States can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in the US, the employer will not consider your job application.
