Project Manager - Statesboro, GA

Eastern Builders, Inc.

Eastern Builders is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead multifamily and student housing construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is responsible for full project ownership—financial, contractual, schedule, and executional—and serves as the primary point of accountability for successful project delivery.

Proven experience in multifamily and/or student housing construction is REQUIRED. The ideal candidate has managed high-density, unit-driven residential projects and understands the complexities of repetitive layouts, phased turnovers, aggressive schedules, and owner-facing coordination.

Key Responsibilities (R&R)

Project Planning & Execution

·       Own the project lifecycle from preconstruction handoff through final closeout

·       Develop and manage comprehensive project execution plans, including:

o   Master schedules and milestone tracking

o   Procurement and buyout strategies

o   Staffing plans and resource allocation

·       Coordinate closely with Architects, Engineers, Owners, and Consultants to ensure contract documents are executed accurately

·       Lead constructability reviews and proactively resolve scope gaps or conflicts

·       Ensure permits, approvals, and jurisdictional requirements are obtained and maintained

Budget, Cost & Contract Management

·       Establish, manage, and protect the project budget from award through closeout

·       Track cost-to-complete, forecast cash flow, and manage financial risk

·       Lead change management, including pricing, negotiation, documentation, and owner approval

·       Review and approve subcontractor pay applications, change orders, and invoices

·       Drive cost control without compromising safety, quality, or schedule

Team Leadership & Coordination

·       Lead and manage the full project team, including:

o   Project Engineers

o   Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents

o   Subcontractors and Vendors

·       Set clear expectations, enforce accountability, and foster a collaborative project culture

·       Partner closely with the Project Superintendent to align field execution with project controls

·       Participate actively in preconstruction, buyout, and scheduling strategy

Schedule, Quality & Risk Management

·       Own the project schedule—no-surprise execution is the standard

·       Monitor schedule performance with a focus on unit sequencing, trade stacking, and turnover milestones

·       Ensure quality standards are clearly defined, communicated, and enforced

·       Identify project risks early and develop mitigation strategies

·       Resolve issues proactively before they impact cost, schedule, or client confidence

Communication, Reporting & Controls

·       Serve as the primary point of contact for Owners and key stakeholders

·       Lead owner meetings, provide clear project updates, and manage expectations

·       Ensure accurate, real-time project documentation in Procore, including:

o   RFIs and submittals

o   Change management

o   Budget tracking

o   Schedule updates

·       Prepare and present internal and external project reports

Closeout & Turnover

·       Lead the project through punch list, closeout, and final turnover

·       Ensure all closeout documentation, warranties, and training are completed accurately and on time

·       Drive timely project completion and final acceptance

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

·       Project delivered on or ahead of schedule

·       Budget adherence and accurate forecasting

·       Timely and well-documented change management

·       Strong subcontractor performance and accountability