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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

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