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ESA Construction, Inc.

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Construction Project Manager (General Contractor)

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$1.3K - $1.8K/wk

We are seeking a Construction Project Manager (General Contractor) to join our team. Our team is growing to keep up with demand, so we are looking for talented individuals with a positive attitude ...

Ames Construction

Project Engineer

Albuquerque, NM

$80K - $120K/yr

We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames isan ...

Ames Construction

Project Engineer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames is an ...

Willmeng Construction

Superintendent

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Magazine, General Contractor of the Year by NAIOP, and Best Places to Work by Phoenix Business Journal. Our strategic vision focuses on three fundamental aspects: supporting prelease transactions ...

Willmeng Construction

Field Engineer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Magazine, General Contractor of the Year by NAIOP, and Best Places to Work by Phoenix Business Journal. Our strategic vision focuses on three fundamental aspects: supporting prelease transactions ...

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As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for general contractor in Rio Rancho, NM is $28.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.34 and $33.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Construction Project Manager (General Contractor)

ESA Construction, Inc.

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$1.3K - $1.8K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

We are seeking a Construction Project Manager (General Contractor) to join our team. Our team is growing to keep up with demand, so we are looking for talented individuals with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. We want you to join and grow with our already proven and stellar team.

What are we looking for?

You will be responsible for overseeing project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Which means the ideal candidates will have the following skills and qualifications:

  • A complete understanding of how to read plans and specifications.
  • 5 years of experience managing renovation and/or new construction projects.
  • Be able to communicate and coordinate construction activities with Architects, superintendents, and subcontractors.
  • Review and approve product data submittals.
  • Be proficient in scheduling, budgeting and estimating changes in the work.
  • Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, and Outlook - ProCore and Blue Beam knowledge are a plus.
  • We are seeking individuals who are Team Leaders, Detail-Oriented, Organized, Accurate, and able to Adapt to Changing Priorities.

Why Choose ESA Construction, Inc.?

We are a Commercial General Contractor founded in the 1950's, incorporated in the early 80's, and have grown yearly since. We have great client retention and continue to gain new opportunities every week.

At ESA, our reputation and business culture are everything. We work very hard to be the best and do so by fostering a team environment where we work as a unit to build buildings and please customers. Most of our employees have been with us over a decade and many much longer. There is always room to grow with us depending on your effort and skills.

What is in it for you?

First and foremost, ESA is a great place to work. We are flexible, put our families first and believe our people are our greatest asset.

Compensation depends on skill & experience level, but will range from $70k on up to $95k. We offer 401k with up to 4% matching contributions. Yearly bonuses where we take a % of the profits and distribute them back to the salaried employees. And currently we offer health insurance with a portion of the employees premium paid by the company (subject to change on a yearly basis). And the biggest benefit is the opportunity for advancement.

If you can learn quick, be a problem solver, like to work hard in a positive and relaxed environment and desire to work somewhere your work output and impact on the company will translate to your success and growth, then please apply.

ESA Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

ESA Construction, Inc. is a mid size general contractor that has been in business for over 70 years. Offices in Albuquerque, Las Cruces and El Paso, Texas. ESA employs up to 85 people including managers, tradesmen and office personnel. Clients include schools, counties, city and state agencies all over New Mexico. We offer paid vacation, retirement savings plan and profit sharing. Job volume is over a hundred jobs per year ranging from $20k to $10M. ESA Construction, Inc. is a growing company and is always on the outlook for quality personnel.