Construction Project Manager (5+ Years Experience) - VPG CONSTRUCTION : Job Details

Location: Harvey, LA

Company: VPG Construction

Type: Full-Time | Experience: Senior-Level

Email to apply: [email protected]

BUILD WITHOUT BUREAUCRACY. LEAD LIKE YOU OWN IT.

VPG Construction is a high-performance commercial GC based in Harvey, LA — small by design, sharp by culture, and growing fast. We're looking for a seasoned Commercial Project Manager who's ready to own the outcome, lead with confidence, and play a key role in our next stage of growth.

If you're tired of big-firm red tape and want to work somewhere that values speed, trust, and quality, we should talk.

Why Join VPG?

- Autonomy & authority — You run the job, not the other way around.

- Zero red tape — Get decisions made in hours, not weeks.

- Growth-focused — Strong pipeline and clear paths to senior leadership.

What You'll Do:

- Lead multiple commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.

- Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and consultants from bid to build.

- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, scopes of work, and budgets.

- Prepare and manage subcontractor contracts, COs, and buyout strategies.

- Drive weekly project meetings and update stakeholders on progress.

- Lead RFIs, submittals, permitting, and inspections to ensure no delays.

- Ensure all work meets contract specs, safety standards, and company quality benchmarks.

- Mentor APMs and assist in field coordination with superintendents and subcontractors.

- Drive team alignment by actively coordinating APMs, Admins, and Superintendents to eliminate silos.

- Track and manage project KPIs, including gross margin, safety, quality, and schedule performance.

- Implement proactive risk mitigation strategies and adjust plans as needed.

- Oversee contract compliance for both prime and subcontractor scopes.

- Contribute to the improvement of company processes and best practices in construction.

Requirements:

- 5-7+ years of commercial construction project management experience.

- Demonstrated success managing $2M+ projects (ground-up or major TI).

- Proficient in Procore, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Bluebeam.

- Strong financial acumen: forecasting, cost tracking, and margin protection.

- Expertise in reading plans, specs, and contract documentation.

- Skilled communicator — able to speak confidently with clients, city officials, and field staff.

- Highly organized, deadline-driven, and focused on results.

Bonus Experience:

- Experience in retail, office, medical, or light industrial construction.

- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.

- Leadership experience growing or scaling teams.

- GC experience or contacts in the subcontractor market.

Apply today by emailing your resume to [email protected]