Project Manager - Civil

At JH Kelly, we’re looking for a decisive, results-driven Project Manager to join our Structures/Civil Operations team. Someone who thrives on leading complex construction projects, building high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. This is your opportunity to own the full project life cycle and make a lasting impact on landmark commercial and industrial projects. The ideal candidate must be open to travel.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $160,000 annually (DOE), FLSA exempt.

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage: JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays: Generous PTO model to support work-life balance.
• 401K: 50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD: Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
• Annual Performance Bonuses: Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
• Profit Sharing: Participate in JH Kelly’s profit-sharing program. Averaging 9% of total compensation for the past 10 years.

Here’s a deeper dive into what you’ll take on:

• Run the full project life cycle: planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, fabrication, field installation, startup, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain the baseline schedule using Critical Path Method (CPM) in MS Project or similar; proactively manage variances and recover when needed.
• Create accurate cost forecasts, control project costs, and consistently deliver profits at or above bid margin.
• Lead preconstruction efforts, virtual design & construction coordination, and fabrication workflows.

Team Leadership & Development

• Direct, mentor, and develop Project Engineers, Field Engineers, Interns, and the broader project team.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-morale project culture across office, shop, and field personnel.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain proactive, positive relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments.
• Represent JH Kelly professionally in owner/architect/contractor meetings and negotiations.
• Drive repeat business through exceptional delivery and client satisfaction.

Risk, Quality & Safety Leadership

• Ensure rigorous adherence to JH Kelly safety and quality protocols — zero incidents is the only acceptable outcome.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and the work permit process with precision.
• Perform field engineering, quantity take-offs, and pricing for changes as required.

Financial & Contract Oversight

• Set up and manage project budgets, billings, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Negotiate subcontractor agreements and change orders to protect margin and schedule.

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years successfully managing the full life cycle of construction projects with proven profit growth and repeat client business.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Architectural, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Technical Skills: Expert in CPM scheduling (MS Project or P6 preferred). Fully proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam; intermediate in Excel for forecasting and analysis. Strong ability to read drawings, isometrics, submittals, and shop drawings
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and hold project teams accountable while maintaining outstanding relationships with craft labor and clients.
• Mindset: Self-starter, decisive, calm under pressure, and relentlessly focused on solutions and results.
• Other: Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and willingness to work overtime and ability to travel as required.

Physical Requirements

This role transitions frequently between office and active construction sites. You’ll need to sit for extended periods at a computer, stand/walk on uneven terrain for long periods, climb stairs, kneel/crouch/crawl in tight spaces, occasionally lift up to 40 lbs, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions while wearing required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, etc.). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.