Project Manager - East Coast
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Berwick, PA, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field AND at least 7 years of work experience managing projects in the manufacturing or AEC industries OR high school diploma and at least 10
- Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams including internal and external design teams, to deliver complex projects (ideally, from design through manufacturing and delivery).
- Experience generating, managing, and reporting project schedules and budgets.
- Experience reviewing and managing complex client and subconsultant contracts.
- Experience in identifying project risks including design deficiencies, schedule concerns, and other project-specific issues.
- Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and commenting on project documentation (large multidisciplinary architectural and engineering drawing sets), procedure manuals, schedules, RFIs, etc.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
- Experience with industry specific software and technology (e.g., SAP, BIM360, Smartsheet).
- Ability to work independently and make significant project decisions.
Nice to have
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
- Experience managing 100+ unit multi-family residential projects from inception to delivery OR experience delivering customer projects in a discrete manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of building codes, zoning regulations and permit processes.
Full description
Build the Future with VBC
At Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), we are redefining the future of construction. As a global leader in volumetric modular building, we integrate cutting-edge technology, precision-driven manufacturing, and expert modular construction to deliver high-quality, sustainable buildings—faster and smarter. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, with locations across the U.S., UK, Ireland, Poland, and Serbia, our reach is global, but our mission is deeply personal: to create spaces that improve lives.
At VBC, our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth, where your ideas matter and your work makes a real impact. When you join us, you become part of a team that values excellence, respect, and community—a place where you can build your career while building a better world.
If you’re driven to be the best at what you do and want to be part of something bigger, let’s build the future together.
The Project Manager will be a member of VBC's U.S. Project Delivery Team. In this role you will manage the development and execution of a project(s) from early design through manufacturing. Starting with the design phase, you will work cross-functionally with internal departments and stakeholders to turn the concept into reality. You will use project management tools, processes, and best practice methodologies to manage scope, schedule, and cost.
This role is ideal for a seasoned manager with deep experience in the AEC or manufacturing sectors, who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and excels at managing cross-functional teams and building long-term client relationships.
The Project Manager is responsible for representing VBC, both internally and externally, in a manner that aligns with our brand and core values.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Relationship Management
- Support Project Executive with client communications and act as a point of contact between VBC and client project teams.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the key contract terms and manage the relationship with the client and VBC in accordance with the contract.
- Responsible for final project handover to client, including appropriate documentation
Project Lifecycle Management
- Develop a charter for each project that provides clarity of roles and responsibilities, scope and objectives, financial targets, and escalation path as required
- Lead VBC project teams through design and execution; make or facilitate all project-level decisions.
- Manage project submittals and approvals internally and externally
- Schedule and lead all project meetings (internal and external).