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Pluma Construction

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 Project Manager &mdash; Ground Up Construction (New Mexico)
 
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Albuquerque, NM (statewide travel)
 
 
 
 Company:
 
 Pluma LLC &mdash; New Mexico&rsquo;s most innovative GC
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 
 Why Pluma
 
 Pluma LLC is an Albuquerque-based general contractor delivering ground-up state, municipal, federal, and select private commercial projects across New Mexico. We combine rigorous subcontractor management with an experienced self-perform crew (~30 tradespeople). Typical projects average ~$300K with a target of ~$1M.
 
 
 
 
 The Opportunity
 
 We&rsquo;re hiring a
 
 Project Manager
 
 to lead vertical construction projects from planning through punch and closeout. You won&rsquo;t be buried in bureaucracy&mdash;you&rsquo;ll make decisions, solve problems, and lead from the front alongside a seasoned field team that loves to build.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re not credential-hunting. We&rsquo;re looking for a
 
 leader
 
 : someone who thinks autonomously, communicates clearly, learns fast, and collaborates with experienced superintendents and trades to deliver excellent work&mdash;safely, on time, and on budget.
 
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
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 Own schedule, scope, and cost
 
 through closeout; drive weekly look-aheads and recovery plans when needed.
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 Run the paperwork that moves money:
 
 pay apps, SOVs, change orders (pricing, negotiation, documentation), lien releases.
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 Coordinate subs and self-perform crews,
 
 sequence work, and remove blockers quickly.
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 Lead RFIs, submittals, and QA/QC,
 
 ensuring spec compliance and clean punch/turnover.
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 Procure long-lead materials
 
 and align delivery to schedule; track risk and contingencies.
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 Interface with owners, architects, and AHJs,
 
 representing Pluma professionally at meetings and inspections.
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 Champion safety and documentation,
 
 including daily reports, photos, and issue logs in Buildertrend.
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 Close strong:
 
 O&amp;M manuals, warranties, as-builts, and financial closeout.
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 What It Takes (Must-Have)
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 Experience managing
 
 construction
 
 projects (public works a plus: city/state/federal).
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 Proven track record
 
 leading subs and field crews
 
 &mdash;clear, steady communicator who takes ownership.
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 Problem-solver
 
 who moves fast, asks smart questions, and uses the team&rsquo;s expertise.
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 Comfortable with
 
 Buildertrend
 
 (or similar), construction docs, and basic cost controls.
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 Valid driver&rsquo;s license; ability to travel across NM for site visits and meetings.
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 Nice to Have
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 Experience with pay apps and COs on public contracts; familiarity with wage decisions.
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 Basic fluency with
 
 QuickBooks Desktop
 
 terms (SOV alignment, invoicing flow).
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 Spanish proficiency for field coordination.
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 OSHA 30 or willingness to complete quickly.
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 What You&rsquo;ll Love
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 Immediate impact:
 
 meaningful responsibility from day one with full executive support.
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 Tight-knit team:
 
 work directly with leadership (GM/Ops, VP of Operations, CFO) and seasoned superintendents.
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 No-ego culture:
 
 do your job, do it well, and help the team win.
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 Competitive pay, benefits, mileage, and growth opportunities as we scale.
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 30&ndash;60&ndash;90 Snapshot
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 30 days:
 
 Master project contracts, schedules, and financials; stabilize subs and material flow.
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 60 days:
 
 Drive clean pay app cycles, resolve priority RFIs/COs, and hit agreed milestones.
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 90 days:
 
 Zero-surprise reporting, strong owner relationships, and a clear path to punch/closeout.
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 How to Apply
 
 
 
 
 Apply on LinkedIn (Easy Apply) or
 
 send your resume/portfolio to
 
 fil@plucys.com
 
 with subject line:
 
 Project Manager &mdash; Your Name
 
 . Include 3 bullets on a project you rescued or finished strong&mdash;what was the problem, what you did, and the result.
 
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 Pluma LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and are committed to a safe, respectful workplace.
 
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