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Location: Birmingham, Alabama Office, Dallas, Texas Office, or Atlanta, Georgia Office

The Civil Preconstruction Manager is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, sourcing vendors, analyzing risks, working with clients and developing competitive proposals for industrial construction projects.

Principal Responsibilities

Technical & Preconstruction Analysis

• Analyze project documents, including drawings, specifications, and site reports, to identify civil scope.

• Review and interpret geotechnical reports, soil borings, and laboratory testing results.

• Conduct site visits as needed to assess existing conditions and coordinate investigations.

• Perform civil and earthwork quantity takeoffs for grading, utilities, soil improvements and paving.

• Develop cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment using digital takeoff and estimating software.

• Develop budgets for clients in early project stages with limited information. 

• Conduct value engineering and cost analysis to optimize project designs and budgets.

• Obtain and review quotes from subcontractors and vendors; perform risk analysis for proposals.

• Prepare and submit detailed proposals with clear qualifications, inclusions, and exclusions.

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and owners to optimize site utilization.

• Provide clear, concise technical input to internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.

• Support operations teams during construction with technical guidance.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure sitework scopes meet applicable codes, standards, and specifications.

• Stay current with industry best practices, and technologies

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Civil Estimator or similar role

• Strong knowledge of estimating, financial, and cost analysis principles

• Skilled in sourcing materials and subcontractors

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Agtek, Bluebeam, OST, Excel, etc.

• Excellent math, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Science (or 5+ years relevant experience)

• Previous experience with a Site Development contractor in the field would be a significant advantage

*Cooper Construction works with recruiting agencies only under a written agreement signed by our Human Resources department for a specific open role. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies through email, LinkedIn, our applicant tracking system, or directly to hiring managers. Any such submission will be treated as unsolicited, and Cooper Construction will not pay a fee if the candidate is later hired through our own recruiting efforts or any other channel.

Location: Birmingham, Alabama Office & Mobile, Alabama Office

Cooper Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and manage multiple ongoing projects. In this role, you will work closely with project teams to ensure all requirements, deadlines, budgets, and schedules are met. Key responsibilities include managing project deliverables, preparing status reports, developing effective communication plans, and ensuring their successful execution. The ideal candidate will be capable of coordinating multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Principal Responsibilities

• Coordinate with cross-functional team members to ensure project requirements, deadlines, and schedules are met.

• Conduct daily meetings with project team members to identify and resolve issues.

• Submit project deliverables and ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Prepare internal and external project status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.

• Establish and execute effective project communication plans for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Facilitate change requests and communicate impacts to project schedules and budgets.

• Coordinate the development of user manuals, training materials, and turnover documentation.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with clients.

• Obtain customer acceptance of project deliverables.

• Manage and maintain customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

• Provide oversight and management of project budgets.

• Simultaneously manage at least two projects valued at $15M+ with minimal supervision.

• Collaborate with field management to develop and implement job site safety plans.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Owner’s Representative, Engineer, and Architect.

• Partner with Pre-Construction, Operations, and Field Supervision teams to execute contract requirements, quality testing, and reporting obligations.

• Develop staging, logistics, and phasing plans with field supervision.

• Lead subcontractor coordination efforts.

• Oversee project startup activities, including permits, licenses, and jobsite mobilization.

• Facilitate subcontractor pre-construction and startup meetings.

• Issue and administer subcontracts and purchase orders, including payments, insurance, bonds, safety compliance, and related documentation.

• Develop and provide weekly project schedule updates and lead scheduling meetings.

• Share responsibility for project quality control with field supervision.

• Review, prioritize, and expedite submittals.

• Expedite material procurement and deliveries to align with project schedules.

• Maintain accurate quantity tracking and labor forecasting in collaboration with superintendents.

• Review, develop, and administer subcontractor and purchase order change orders.

• Review monthly projections, labor reports, safety documentation, and project schedules.

• Review and approve material and equipment invoices in accordance with project budgets.

• Prepare payment applications and ensure timely collections.

• Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) regarding project reviews and inspections.

• Attend Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and prepare monthly status reports.

• Maintain project data in project management software, including status reports, projections, change orders, and RFIs.

• Manage project closeout activities, including closeout documentation, final reporting, and final accounting.

• Mentor, train, and develop junior staff members.

• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify successes, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in construction, engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience in project management.

• Four or more years’ field and project planning experience.

• Ability to lead project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion.

• Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies.

• Understanding of ERP implementation.

• Experience overseeing several construction projects.

• Budget management experience.

*Cooper Construction works with recruiting agencies only under a written agreement signed by our Human Resources department for a specific open role. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies through email, LinkedIn, our applicant tracking system, or directly to hiring managers. Any such submission will be treated as unsolicited, and Cooper Construction will not pay a fee if the candidate is later hired through our own recruiting efforts or any other channel.

Location: This role can be based in Birmingham, Dallas, Mobile, or Nashville.

The Project Executive plays a pivotal leadership role with an emphasis on being regularly present at the jobsite to maintain strong in-person interaction and awareness. This person is deeply engaged, not just sitting behind reports, but walking the jobsite, interacting in person, and building genuine relationships with the people driving the work forward. They maintain full awareness of the project’s progress, risks, and needs, recognizing that every team member and trade partner plays a critical role in the project’s success. Strong communication and connectivity are non-negotiable. The Project Executive sets the tone for collaboration, ensuring alignment between field, office, and client expectations. Ultimately, they are fully responsible for the performance, well-being, and delivery of their project staff and the outcomes they achieve together. Responsibilities also include submitting project deliverables, preparing status reports, and establishing effective project communication and execution plans.

Principal Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary executive contact for clients.

• Maintain consistent communication and foster relationships that lead to future opportunities.

• Oversee projects at a strategic level to ensure planning, budget, schedule, and quality objectives are achieved.

• Develop the knowledge and leadership capabilities of construction teams, creating a high-performing organization.

• Partner with operations on critical activities, including major trade procurement and early design coordination.

• Proactively manage cost, risk, and field-related challenges.

• Provide guidance that enhances project strategy through improved efficiency, innovation, and project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven project management experience.

• Ten or more years of field and project planning experience.

• Ability to lead project teams of varying sizes from inception through completion.

• Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies.

• Experience overseeing construction projects.

• Budget management experience.

*Cooper Construction works with recruiting agencies only under a written agreement signed by our Human Resources department for a specific open role. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies through email, LinkedIn, our applicant tracking system, or directly to hiring managers. Any such submission will be treated as unsolicited, and Cooper Construction will not pay a fee if the candidate is later hired through our own recruiting efforts or any other channel.

Location: Birmingham, Alabama Office

Cooper Construction is seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager with industrial construction experience. The APM plays a key role in supporting the Project Manager in scheduling, planning, forecasting, procurement, and overall coordination to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role is responsible for managing project documentation, tracking progress, communicating with subcontractors and suppliers, and assisting with technical activities to ensure accuracy and compliance. The APM will also help establish and maintain quality and safety standards, while driving effective collaboration across field and office teams.

Principal Responsibilities

• Participate in regular meetings with clients to ensure clarification and meet specific requirements in a timely manner.

• Delegate tasks to team members according to their individual skill sets, experience, and abilities to ensure efficient completion of the project.

• Maintain budgets and adjust with oversite by the Project Manager according to needs as they arise.

• Track performance and analyze the completion of key goals.

• Document and report project progress to upper management and clients. Preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring of assigned engineering projects.

• Formulating project parameters with Project Manager and assigning responsibilities to the most capable employees and monitoring the project team.

• Interacting with clients, interpreting their needs and requirements, and representing them in the field.

• Performing quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance and reporting on the project’s status.

• Cooperating and communicating with the project manager and other project participants and collaborating with senior engineers to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the project’s profitability.

• Reviewing the engineering tasks and initiating the necessary guidance or corrective actions required.

• Ensuring the project’s material/installation compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field.

• One or more years’ field and project planning experience.

• Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of construction and scheduling software.

• The ability to work with multiple discipline projects.

• Excellent project management and supervision skills.

• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices.

*Cooper Construction works with recruiting agencies only under a written agreement signed by our Human Resources department for a specific open role. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies through email, LinkedIn, our applicant tracking system, or directly to hiring managers. Any such submission will be treated as unsolicited, and Cooper Construction will not pay a fee if the candidate is later hired through our own recruiting efforts or any other channel.