OVERVIEW
The project manager oversees commercial construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality and engineering standards. This role combines project management responsibilities with civil engineering expertise, including design oversight, technical review, and regulatory compliance. The position requires strong leadership, coordination with stakeholders, and the ability to manage both field operations and engineering deliverables.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all phases of projects to meet schedule, budget, quality, and standards.
• Provide guidance and technical support to field teams and project stakeholders
• Plan and manage production schedules; provide weekly directions and updates
• Coordinate jobsite activities, inspections, meetings, and material deliveries
• Collaborate closely with the superintendent on field operations and execution
• Track labor, materials, and performance against project estimates
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including engineering and design-related issues
• Manage client, supplier, engineer-of-record coordination, and stakeholder relationships
• Lead production, design review, and project handoff meetings
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, engineering records, and action plans
• Assist in preparation of submittals, RFIs, and change orders, ensuring alignment with design intent and budget
• Assist in processing and reviewing timesheets, expenses, inspection reports, and financial documentation
• Issue purchase orders and coordinate procurement and logistics
• Gather field data for estimating, design adjustments, and project planning
• Recruit, onboard, and support employee training and development
• Track employee certifications and ensure compliance requirements are met
• Assist with performance evaluations of field personnel
• Ensure availability of tools, equipment, safety supplies, and materials
• Support SOP development and continuous process improvement
• Provide weekly and quarterly performance updates to leadership
• Oversee maintenance of building and grounds
• Assist with basic IT-related issues as needed
• Maintain adequate inventory of safety equipment, tectum panels, and other supplies

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (required)
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
• Proven experience managing commercial construction projects
• Strong knowledge of civil design, construction methods, and applicable codes and regulations
• Willingness to participate in field training with crew members to develop a strong understanding of company operations, workflows, and project scopes
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Commercial construction experience required
• Ability to travel overnight up to 25%-30% of the work week, as needed

About SERD Construction

SERD is a specialty subcontractor providing lightweight insulating concrete roof decks, metal decking, Tectum acoustical roof deck panels, engineered fill, and material sales across the Southeast United States. While we’ve been in business for over 60 years, we relocated to our current office in Fayetteville, Georgia, in 2012. In addition to providing industry-leading construction services, we regularly present educational seminars to designers, owners, and general contractors, where registered architects receive one AIA continuing education credit.

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