Project Manager – State College, PA

Warfel Construction Company is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in State College, PA. The primary focus of this role will be ensuring customer satisfaction, maintaining project schedules, and staying on budget—all while building strong internal and external teams. The Project Manager will also play a key role in communication, recordkeeping, and managing project resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Satisfaction: Communicate proactively, efficiently, and timely with clients and design teams to support our “Clients For Life” mission.
• Team Leadership: Lead multiple projects and teams, ensuring effective communication and positive team dynamics. Collaborate with Senior Project Managers or assume Project Engineer responsibilities as needed.
• Project Start-Up: Coordinate turnover meetings with estimating and preconstruction teams to ensure a smooth construction phase start. Develop buyout schedules, lead team kick-off meetings, and establish responsibilities.
• Contract Management: Review and finalize owner contracts, ensuring all terms are clearly understood and implemented.
• Scheduling: Collaborate with the project team to create and maintain detailed project schedules. Update schedules regularly and ensure timely task completion.
• Risk Mitigation: Conduct risk assessments, particularly with subcontracts, and create detailed scopes of work. Manage procurement processes for subcontracts and materials.
• Cost Management: Prepare monthly cost projections and analyses, ensuring cost efficiency and identifying areas for improvement.
• Documentation and Communication: Review RFIs and submittals prepared by Project Engineers or Field Engineers. Communicate proactively with subcontractors and suppliers to address any issues or concerns.
• Site Oversight: Attend job site meetings and monitor project progress. Ensure smooth communication among all parties involved, including owners, architects, superintendents, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• A minimum of a four-year degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 6+ years of experience in construction management, including roles such as Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager.
• Proven expertise in client relationship management, budget management, scheduling, and team leadership.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Ability to visit active job sites frequently and navigate uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required.

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Parental Leave
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Warfel Construction Company is an equal-opportunity employer.