Associate Project Manager Jobs in New Mexico (NOW HIRING)

Summary
The Project Manager I oversees assigned projects from initiation through completion while ensuring customer satisfaction, safety, quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance. The ideal candidate is results-oriented, innovative, analytical, and capable of handling multiple priorities, deadlines, and a fast-paced environment. Daily responsibilities include scope management, schedule development, resource coordination, risk mitigation, reporting, documentation, and communication. This role requires strong decision-making abilities, independent judgment, and effective communication with field personnel, administrative staff, vendors, and customers.
Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) program with discretionary safe harbor (no contribution required)
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 8 Paid holidays
• Collaborative and supportive culture

Responsibilities
• Read and fully understand all contract language, and implement it into project management practices
• Monitor, build, and maintain the project schedule
• Notify the customer and/or general contractor of any delays or scope changes within the contracted timeline and document all communications according to company procedures
• Monitor, forecast, and manage all job costs to keep projections and WIP (Work in Progress) accurate
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor progress, and summarize the progress of projects
• Maintain knowledge of B&D QA Program, Safety Plan, change order process controls, and implementing procedures
• Maintain knowledge of BIM/ VDC, 3D Construction, and Trimble layout, and apply these tools to project execution
• Oversee, support, and maintain working relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments involved in projects
• Serve as the primary contact for any questions regarding the project
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of projects and communicate changes to project team members to ensure proper execution and escalations
• Track and report project hours and expenses, as well as draft and manage budgets
• Maintain an extensive understanding of project scope concepts, practices, policies, and procedures
• Manage and obtain overall project approvals
• Direct the overall strategic direction of projects
• Monitor project progress and schedule requirements and determine actions needed to ensure completion
• Understand business needs, processes, programs, systems, and concepts to develop clear, thorough project plans
• Manage customer-initiated change requests and enhance project design and quality if required
• Read and understand construction drawings/specs accurately to determine their impact on the scope, budget, and schedule of the project
• Develop project plans that meet contractual requirements and establish project objectives addressing the scope, budget, schedule, and performance requirements
• Conduct routine inspections/walk-down activities to remedy any issues
• Responsible for reviewing estimates for potential jobs and preparing change orders and cost estimates
• Coordinate material and procurement efforts as needed
• Fully engage and ensure adherence to B&D's Prefabrication Policies and Procedures
• Apply applicable laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations
• Required to use discretion and independent judgment as needed
• Promote and enforce a positive safety culture
• Develop and foster long-term relationships with internal and external customers
• Visit job sites regularly
• Represent B&D's Mission, Vision, and Values
• Physical demands include long hours sitting, using a computer, standing, pulling/pushing, walking, lifting, and climbing
• Exposure to loud noise, dirt, and exposure to the elements is to be expected on job sites
• The job requires intermediate computer proficiency and advanced critical thinking skills
• Other duties, activities, and responsibilities may vary and change as assigned
Education and Experience
• Minimum of 5+ years of project and/or trade-related experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other relevant field required
• A State Journeyman license may substitute for the degree
• Relevant work experience may substitute for the required degree or license
• Project Management Certification desired but not required
• OSHA 10 certification desired but not required