Construction Project Manager
Job Overview
- Company: Kingsbury Companies, LLC
- Salary/Pay Rate: $100,000–$140,000 per year, plus bonus
- Location: Middlesex, VT (Onsite)
- Work Arrangement: This is an onsite position. Candidates must currently live within commuting distance of Middlesex, VT, or be willing to relocate.
- Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time
- Project Scope: Heavy Civil, Industrial, Water/Wastewater, Dams, and Renewable Energy
- Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License
The Opportunity
Kingsbury Companies is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead projects from award through active construction, completion, and closeout.
This role is ideal for a construction professional who understands the full project-management process and has hands-on experience managing the actual execution of construction work, including budgets, schedules, subcontractors, changing field conditions, and project delivery.
Direct heavy civil experience is not required. Kingsbury is open to experienced Project Managers from vertical construction and other construction sectors who bring strong project-management fundamentals and are ready to learn Kingsbury’s specific project types.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Lead construction projects from award through execution, completion, and closeout.
- Develop, manage, and maintain project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, and project plans.
- Coordinate field teams, subcontractors, vendors, clients, engineers, and internal stakeholders.
- Manage subcontractor performance, scopes of work, contracts, change orders, and project documentation.
- Respond to changing site conditions and develop practical solutions that keep projects moving.
- Review construction plans, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.
- Monitor financial performance and identify cost, schedule, scope, and operational risks.
- Lead project meetings and communicate clearly with clients, field teams, subcontractors, and leadership.
- Partner closely with field leadership to support safety, quality, productivity, and schedule expectations.
- Maintain strong client and trade-partner relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support project closeout and ensure contractual, financial, and administrative requirements are completed.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience working as a Construction Project Manager or in a comparable construction project-management role.
- Demonstrated experience managing construction projects during active project execution, not solely during preconstruction.
- Direct responsibility for project budgets and schedules.
- Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, change orders, and changing project conditions.
- Strong understanding of the process required to take a project from award through construction and closeout.
- Experience reviewing construction plans, specifications, scopes of work, contracts, and project documentation.
- Strong financial-management, cost-control, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, follow-through, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work effectively with both field and office teams.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
- Must currently live within commuting distance of Middlesex, VT, or be willing to relocate.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, industrial, water/wastewater, dam, renewable energy, or related construction.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience managing complex or multi-phase construction projects.
- Experience with construction project-management, scheduling, estimating, and related software.
- Knowledge of construction contracts, project controls, risk management, and cost forecasting.
- Previous experience leading or mentoring project staff.
Compensation & Benefits
- $100,000–$140,000 per year, plus bonus.
- Weekly pay cycle.
- 401(k) retirement savings program with generous employer matching.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance options.
- Paid time off, including scheduled holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Company vehicle access or vehicle support for project-related travel.
- Provided safety equipment.
- Wellness reimbursement opportunities.
- Paid technical training, certifications, mentorship, and professional development resources.
- Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
About Us
Kingsbury Companies, LLC is a leader in heavy civil and industrial construction, recognized for tackling complex projects that others won't. We invest heavily in our people through dedicated mentorship and a commitment to promoting from within, ensuring your work truly matters. Our culture is rooted in integrity, adaptability, and efficiency, providing a supportive environment where you can build a lasting career.
Learn more at https://www.kingsburyco.com
Kingsbury Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
