Introduction

We're partnering with a leading EPC firm on a contract opportunity in Kentucky, running through May 2027.Location: Lexington or Louisville, KY (must be willing to travel a minimum of 1 week per month)

What are you going to do 

About the RoleThe Construction Project Manager will support the EPC Project Manager or Program Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations from project kickoff through completion and warranty periods. You'll manage construction project safety, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations, and field staff across Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day construction activities and the successful execution of single or multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Promote and manage the safety and health performance of project teams and subcontractors, adhering to company safety programs, trainings, and policies.
  • Provide direction and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
  • Develop and manage client relationships, interfacing on proposals and project-related items.
  • Negotiate prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
  • Participate in internal and external project risk reviews, consulting with Legal as required.
  • Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, QA, safety and health, staffing, organization charts, and procurement.
  • Develop construction staffing plans, train project teams, and coordinate activities across multiple global practices and disciplines.
  • Oversee site layout development, mobilization and demobilization, and support implementation.
  • Verify all project permits are secured per project requirements.
  • Direct and oversee the downstream RFP and bid process, preparing detailed scope of work documents for subcontracts (including bidder development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendation, and selection).
  • Review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports including project budgeting, cash flow forecasts, and status reports.
  • Collaborate with engineering to establish development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule.
  • Develop processes and manage downstream contract administration including RFIs, submittals, change management documentation, and claims mitigation.
  • Oversee Prime Contract, subcontractor, and client contractor invoicing.

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, plus 7 years of relevant project management experience in the construction industry. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Must meet the company's driving requirements.
  • Drug screening required.
  • Preferred
  • Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software.
  • Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in industries such as aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transportation, transmission & distribution, or water.

Closing: 05 June 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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