Project Manager / General Contractor
Highland Consulting Group
Pittsburgh, PA · Posted October 25, 2026
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About the job
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Category: Project/Program Management
Job Description
Project Manager – General Contractor
Highland Consulting Group is a National Executive Recruiting firm that specializes in recruiting top performers in the construction industry.
We are working with a well-established General Contractor in the Pittsburgh, PA area that has an immediate need for a seasoned Project Manager . Successful candidates must have a minimum of 4 years experience as a Project Manager working with Commercial, Institutional, and Government construction projects. This position works projects from award to closeout. In general, they work large longer term projects with a high level of sophistication. This position also gives you the opportunity to work remote if desired. Little travel is required since most work is within a reasonable commute.
Job Requirements will include, but are not limited to:
Manages and supervises all phases of assigned projects
Prepare and manage schedules
Estimate change orders
Negotiate all change orders and maintain change order logs
Manage project budgets and approves all expenses
Contract Administration
Buyout of subcontracts & Equipment
Interface with the owner on all projects assigned
Assemble and maintain complete project records and close-out documents
Perform project punch-list inspection(s), in coordination with Superintendents and the owner’s representative, and issue punch list to all relevant subcontractors
Stay in contact with past clients for repeat work
Job Requirements
Solid Communication both verbal and written
Ability to establish timelines and budgets
Experience in cost estimation and negotiating
Ability to multi-task
Ability to lead productive, multi-discipline meetings
Solid, proven and verifiable record of career stability and project management success a must
4+ years experience as a General Contractor Project Manager with large project exposure
Bachelor degree is preferred but not required – Candidates with a strong construction background will be strongly considered.
Benefits
This company cares about and is committed to the well being of its employees and their families. This commitment is reflected in a comprehensive benefit package provided to all employees. The company benefits include :
Medical Insurance
401K Savings plan
Bonus program
Paid Vacation & Holidays and other benefits
Life Insurance
Short & Long term medical leave insurance
Confidentiality
We respect your privacy and will never submit a resume to a third party without your permission. You can be assured that the information you give us will never be forwarded to any company without your specific, direct permission in advance.
Contact
If you have this type of experience, please apply to this position. You can also contact me directly to learn more about this opportunity.
David O’Connor Highland Consulting Group 2000 Tower Way Suite 2041 Greensburg, PA 15601 (724) 837-6336
DTO1764
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