Project Manager - Construction

Sandias Executive Search is a distinguished employee-owned recruitment firm with more than 25 years of delivering exemplary placement services. Renowned for professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality, the company has earned recognition as one of Albuquerque's Fastest Growing Companies for eleven consecutive years and a Best Places to Work accolade. Sandias Executive Search partners with top-tier candidates and leading companies, facilitating career opportunities that drive industry success and personal growth. Their commitment to excellence ensures an optimal match between candidate capabilities and employer needs, fostering long-term professional relationships and successful placements.

This Project Manager role offers a unique opportunity to advance beyond traditional project management responsibilities by engaging in critical business functions that influence project acquisition, planning, and execution. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and leadership, the position involves direct interaction with operational and business leaders to develop strategic approaches that impact the company's ongoing success. As a Project Manager, you will lead diverse, cross-functional teams comprising field personnel, design professionals, clients, and trade partners to ensure seamless project delivery and achievement of common goals.

The role encompasses active participation in contract negotiations and project administration, broadening the understanding of risk management and business operations. This enables the Project Manager to make informed decisions that align with company objectives and safeguard project outcomes. The company boasts a storied history spanning four decades, marked by numerous notable projects across five states, and maintains an impressive active project backlog nearing $800 million. This ensures a dynamic work environment filled with challenging assignments and career growth opportunities.

Employees benefit from a collaborative, humble culture that celebrates professional development and ownership. As an employee-owned entity, the company fosters a sense of shared success and accountability among its workforce. Additional benefits include a company vehicle and fuel card, a competitive bonus opportunity, a 401(k) plan with company match, and comprehensive health insurance coverage. This role demands a candidate with a construction-related degree and more than five years of relevant Project Manager experience, underscored by strong problem-solving skills, budget management expertise, and the ability to liaise effectively with owners, clients, city officials, engineers, and architects to deliver quality projects on time.

Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential to coordinate complex project elements and maintain stakeholder engagement. Candidates driven to impact project outcomes strategically and operationally will find this position rewarding and integral to the company's continued growth and industry footprint.