Project Manager

Project Manager — Ground Up Construction (New Mexico)

Location: Albuquerque, NM (statewide travel)

Company: Pluma LLC — New Mexico’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’re hiring a Project Manager to lead vertical construction projects from planning through punch and closeout. You won’t be buried in bureaucracy—you’ll make decisions, solve problems, and lead from the front alongside a seasoned field team that loves to build.

We’re not credential-hunting. We’re looking for a leader : someone who thinks autonomously, communicates clearly, learns fast, and collaborates with experienced superintendents and trades to deliver excellent work—safely, on time, and on budget.

What You’ll Do

• Own schedule, scope, and cost through closeout; drive weekly look-aheads and recovery plans when needed.
• Run the paperwork that moves money: pay apps, SOVs, change orders (pricing, negotiation, documentation), lien releases.
• Coordinate subs and self-perform crews, sequence work, and remove blockers quickly.
• Lead RFIs, submittals, and QA/QC, ensuring spec compliance and clean punch/turnover.
• Procure long-lead materials and align delivery to schedule; track risk and contingencies.
• Interface with owners, architects, and AHJs, representing Pluma professionally at meetings and inspections.
• Champion safety and documentation, including daily reports, photos, and issue logs in Buildertrend.
• Close strong: O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts, and financial closeout.

What It Takes (Must-Have)

• Experience managing construction projects (public works a plus: city/state/federal).
• Proven track record leading subs and field crews —clear, steady communicator who takes ownership.
• Problem-solver who moves fast, asks smart questions, and uses the team’s expertise.
• Comfortable with Buildertrend (or similar), construction docs, and basic cost controls.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel across NM for site visits and meetings.

Nice to Have

• Experience with pay apps and COs on public contracts; familiarity with wage decisions.
• Basic fluency with QuickBooks Desktop terms (SOV alignment, invoicing flow).
• Spanish proficiency for field coordination.
• OSHA 30 or willingness to complete quickly.

What You’ll Love

• Immediate impact: meaningful responsibility from day one with full executive support.
• Tight-knit team: work directly with leadership (GM/Ops, VP of Operations, CFO) and seasoned superintendents.
• No-ego culture: do your job, do it well, and help the team win.
• Competitive pay, benefits, mileage, and growth opportunities as we scale.

30–60–90 Snapshot

• 30 days: Master project contracts, schedules, and financials; stabilize subs and material flow.
• 60 days: Drive clean pay app cycles, resolve priority RFIs/COs, and hit agreed milestones.
• 90 days: Zero-surprise reporting, strong owner relationships, and a clear path to punch/closeout.

How to Apply

Apply on LinkedIn (Easy Apply) or send your resume/portfolio to fil@plucys.com with subject line: Project Manager — Your Name . Include 3 bullets on a project you rescued or finished strong—what was the problem, what you did, and the result.

• Pluma LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and are committed to a safe, respectful workplace.