Project Manager at Vaco, LLC
Plainville, CT 06062
About the Job
Title: Project Manager
Direct Hire - Connecticut - ONSITE - NO C2C
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead our construction projects from inception through to successful completion. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing project kickoff, subcontractor management, scheduling, procurement, change management, financial oversight, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to effectively manage project teams and meet project objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead project kickoff meetings and ensure seamless transition from estimating phase.
- Manage subcontractor relationships, scope reviews, and document processing.
- Develop and maintain project schedules aligned with budgetary constraints.
- Oversee procurement of materials and coordinate timely deliveries.
- Handle change management processes, including RFIs and Change Orders.
- Monitor project finances, review invoices, and allocate costs accurately.
- Ensure compliance with building permits, inspections, and project specifications.
- Facilitate project close-out, including punch lists, warranties, and documentation.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and participate in lessons learned sessions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore) and MS Office Suite.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems.
- Excellent leadership abilities with a proven track record of managing project teams effectively.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interface with stakeholders at all levels
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
