Project Manager (Niagara Falls)

Miller Construction Services, DBA Scott Lawn Yard, was founded in 1985. Over the last 40 years, the company has grown from a small landscape business to a full-scale site construction company, now headquartered in a 22,000+ SF facility in the Town of Niagara. With over $300 million in completed projects, the company has established itself as a premier site work construction company in the Western NY market. Led by CEO Christine Miller, a certified WBE, the company focuses on building meaningful client relationships and delivering best-in-class services.Our Project Managers are responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of project management, crew coordination, and job execution for their assigned projects. This role serves as a crucial link between estimating, field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and the accounting department to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with top-tier quality.Responsibilities:Track Current WorkloadMaintain an up-to-date list of active projects, including job details, assigned crews, progress, and material needs.Project SchedulingDevelop and maintain a schedule using Microsoft Project or equivalent, forecasting start and completion dates for sold work.Coordinate with crews to align manpower and resources.Scope ReviewDeeply review and understand job scopes, take-offs, estimates, and contract requirements.Confirm alignment between bid documents and job site execution.Job BuyoutReview pricing from subcontractors and vendors.Select partners and negotiate favorable pricing to maximize margins.Finalize procurement and subcontract agreements.SubmittalsPrepare and submit all required submittals to the owner or general contractor.Maintain a detailed Submittal Log tracking submission dates, approval status, and follow-ups.Schedule of Values (SOV)Create an accurate SOV for internal accounting and owner billing, broken down by phases or cost codes.Align with project scope and contract terms.Procurement & MaterialsOrder all required materials and equipment.Identify long lead items early and plan accordingly.Consider bulk material orders to reduce cost and lead times.Field Coordination & Quality ControlMaintain consistent communication with foremen regarding jobsite conditions, manpower needs, and schedule.Provide job support and ensure adherence to quality standards and safety voicingCoordinate closely with Accounting to ensure completed work is invoiced promptly and accurately.Monitor billing progress and cash flow.Qualifications:Strong working knowledge of construction project managementProficiency in Microsoft Project, Procore, Excel, and estimating tools (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, etc.)Ability to interpret construction plans, specs, and estimatesNegotiation and vendor managementExcellent communication and crew leadership skillsDetail-oriented with strong organizational habits3+ years of proven experience as a Project Manager in sitework construction

Created: 2025-09-30