Construction Project Manager

FirstOnSite Restoration Ltd.; Dundee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee project life cycles from start to finish. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience, strong skills in budget management and coordination, and at least a high school diploma. Responsibilities include managing schedules and budgets, maintaining documentation, and ensuring quality control in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time position based in Dundee.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as Assistant Project Manager.
• Skilled in construction drawings, specs, and take‑offs.
• Experience in DR or GC.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish, including full oversight and quality control.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, and budgets.
• Review, approve and manage subcontractor proposals, scopes, and change orders.
• Maintain all project documentation including daily logs and reports.
• Monitor project risks and proactively address schedule or budget issues.

Skills

Construction management

Budget management

Quality control

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

7+ current industry certifications

Job description

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A Day in the Life of a Construction Project Manager: As a Project Manager at First Onsite, you are the driving force behind project success, leading with precision, foresight, and adaptability. You oversee every stage of the project life cycle, from reviewing subcontractor proposals and building schedules to maintaining accurate documentation and reports. Your keen attention to detail ensures operations run smoothly, safety standards are upheld, and quality remains uncompromised. When challenges arise, you step in confidently, supporting crews and resolving issues to keep projects moving forward efficiently. Your proactive approach sets you apart, keeping budgets, profit margins, and timelines on track while fostering clear communication between leadership, clients, subcontractors, and internal teams. You manage scopes of work, review change orders, and ensure accurate billing, driving both operational excellence and client satisfaction. At First Onsite, you'll thrive in a fast‑paced, rewarding environment where your leadership makes a tangible impact, your expertise is valued, and your growth is encouraged each day.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish, including full oversight and quality control
• Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, and budgets
• Review, approve and manage subcontractor proposals, scopes, and change orders
• Maintain all project documentation: daily logs, reports, inventories, and records
• Coordinate with leadership on scope, buy‑outs, and reserves
• Perform billing reviews, audits, and invoicing
• Monitor project risks and proactively address schedule or budget issues
• Respond to on‑call needs and manage technician/subcontractor availability, 24/7
• Fill in as needed, including hands‑on tasks and additional responsibilities

Experience & Education

• 2+ years as Assistant Project Manager
• Skilled in construction drawings, specs, and take‑offs
• Supervised 2+ area wide events
• Experience in DR or GC
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 7+ current industry certifications
• Valid driver’s license

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Construction

First Onsite provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

First Onsite (and its Companies) participates in E‑Verify. We will provide U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Third party resume submissions not accepted. Any resume submitted will be considered the property of the Company, and the Company will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Subject to Federal, State and Local laws, regulations and/or ordinances, applicant must be able to pass Background Check and pre‑employment Drug Screen.