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Project Manager II

Corco Construction
Location: Conway, Arkansas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $65,000 - $110,000, depending on experience

About Corco Construction

Corco Construction is a growing general contractor focused on commercial, industrial, build-out, and ground-up construction projects. We are built on strong client relationships, practical problem-solving, disciplined execution, reliable subcontractor partnerships, and doing the right thing.

We are looking for a Project Manager II who can independently manage assigned construction projects while helping Corco strengthen how we deliver work. This role is ideal for an experienced construction project manager who can own day-to-day execution, coordinate internal and external teams, drive accountability, and maintain strong control of project administration.

Because Corco operates as a general contractor and does not self-perform construction scopes, this role requires strong subcontractor coordination, field partnership, project controls, financial administration, and client communication.

Position Summary

The Project Manager II will manage assigned construction projects from planning through closeout. This includes project setup, budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, owner communication, RFIs, submittals, change orders, invoice review, pay applications, cost tracking, site visit follow-up, documentation, project meetings, and closeout.

The ideal candidate is proactive, decisive, technically curious, direct in communication, and comfortable working with urgency. The right person will take ownership of assigned projects, solve normal project issues at the appropriate level, and bring leadership clear recommendations when material decisions or added support are needed.

Key Responsibilities

Manage assigned commercial, industrial, build-out, and ground-up construction projects from planning through closeout.

Own day-to-day project performance across schedule, budget, quality, safety, documentation, subcontractor coordination, client communication, and closeout.

Review and understand owner contracts, project scope, specifications, drawings, addenda, schedules, and key project requirements.

Lead project setup, including budgets, schedules, project files, subcontractor lists, communication protocols, and documentation standards.

Coordinate closely with superintendents to maintain project schedules, field priorities, manpower coordination, inspections, logistics, sequencing, and jobsite readiness.

Lead project communication across owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, superintendents, accounting, PMA, and internal team members.

Lead project meetings with clear agendas, decisions, action items, accountability, and follow-up.

Resolve normal project issues at the appropriate level and bring leadership clear recommendations when approvals or material decisions are needed.

Own subcontractor and vendor invoice review, pay applications, cost tracking, lien waiver coordination, change orders, budget updates, and monthly project reporting.

Prepare and manage subcontracts, scope review, subcontractor compliance items, insurance requirements, change documentation, and commitment tracking.

Prepare, review, and track RFIs, submittals, meeting notes, change documentation, project correspondence, schedules, and closeout documents.

Identify project risks, scope gaps, schedule impacts, budget concerns, missing information, and client issues early.

Ensure subcontractor change orders are documented clearly, approved in writing, and not handled verbally.

Perform milestone site visits, verify field conditions, document action items, and follow up with superintendents and subcontractors within 24 hours.

Own closeout planning, including punch lists, warranties, as-builts, final documentation, lien waivers, final billing, and owner deliverables.

Prepare, maintain, and actively manage project schedules in partnership with the superintendent, including Procore master schedules and weekly three-week schedules.

Support, coach, or provide guidance to Assistant PMs, Project Coordinators, and Project Manager I team members when needed.

Contribute to improvements in Corco's project management processes, documentation, communication, and project controls.

What Success Looks Like

You independently manage assigned projects with strong control of schedule, budget, quality, safety, documentation, and closeout.

You keep projects moving without waiting to be told what to do.

You own the project administration rhythm, including invoices, pay applications, subcontracts, change orders, site visit documentation, closeout, and schedules.

You anticipate issues early and communicate them clearly.

You resolve normal project challenges at the appropriate level.

You bring leadership concise updates and well-framed recommendations when input or approval is needed.

You build strong working relationships with clients, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, accounting, PMA, and internal team members.

You protect project margin through disciplined cost tracking, scope control, written approvals, change management, and documentation.

You lead meetings and follow-up with clarity and accountability.

You balance urgency with accuracy, professionalism, and disciplined execution.

What We Are Looking For

Valid driver's license.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience will be considered.

3-7+ years of construction project management experience preferred.

Experience managing commercial, industrial, build-out, and/or ground-up construction projects.

Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, addenda, contracts, schedules, and project documents.

Strong understanding of project budgets, schedules, buyout, subcontractor management, RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, owner billings, subcontractor invoices, lien waivers, cost tracking, and closeout.

Experience coordinating closely with superintendents and field teams.

Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe, or similar construction management tools preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to lead project meetings and drive action items to completion.

Strong organization and documentation habits.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines.

Sound judgment around when to act independently and when to bring leadership into a decision.

High accountability for project outcomes and client experience.

Ideal Candidate Traits

Self-starting and highly accountable.

Proactive in identifying and solving problems.

Technically curious and eager to understand the details behind the work.

Direct, factual, and constructive in communication.

Comfortable working with urgency and changing priorities.

Disciplined with documentation, cost tracking, written approvals, and follow-through.

Able to make practical decisions without perfect information.

Strong enough to own assigned projects, but humble enough to seek input when appropriate.

Organized and consistent in project controls.

Relationship-oriented without avoiding hard conversations.

Detail-oriented enough to catch small misses before they become costly.

Focused on delivering projects safely, profitably, and professionally.

Benefits

Corco Construction offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 100% employee health insurance coverage, 401(k) plan, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, performance-based bonus opportunity, truck allowance, phone allowance, company credit card as applicable, company-sponsored events, recruiting bonuses, holiday parties, and travel per diem as applicable.

Why Join Corco?

This is an opportunity to step into an important project management role with direct access to leadership, meaningful project responsibility, and the chance to help strengthen how Corco delivers work. You will manage a variety of commercial, industrial, build-out, and ground-up projects while working with experienced construction leaders and a team that values ownership, problem-solving, discipline, and continuous improvement.

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership of projects, solve problems, lead teams, and make a visible impact, we would like to meet you.

Corco Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. H1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position. We encourage U.S. Military Veterans to apply.