Lead Residential and Commercial Foundation Projects from Planning Through Completion
Company: Knoerdel Foundation Specialists, LLC
Location: Georgetown, Pennsylvania — Local and Regional Job Sites
Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Open — Position Available for a Qualified Candidate
Project Scope: Residential and Commercial Concrete Foundations and Masonry
The Opportunity
Knoerdel Foundation Specialists, LLC is seeking an experienced Concrete Construction Project Manager to oversee residential and commercial foundation projects throughout our local operating market in Western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.
We are expanding our project management capabilities to improve field execution, strengthen customer relationships, and support growing commercial construction opportunities.
This is a hands-on construction management position requiring someone who understands concrete foundation work, can coordinate field crews and subcontractors, and is comfortable taking responsibility for multiple active job sites.
You will work closely with company leadership, field foremen, subcontractors, builders, and general contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
We are open to bringing the right candidate on board now, providing an opportunity to learn our residential operations and company processes while preparing for expanded commercial project responsibilities.
The ideal candidate is an organized, practical problem-solver who understands construction operations and can manage projects without requiring ownership to handle every field issue.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Manage Concrete Foundation Projects
- Oversee residential and commercial concrete foundation projects from planning and layout through completion.
- Coordinate daily field activities, project schedules, materials, equipment, and subcontractor assignments.
- Supervise project execution across multiple active construction sites.
- Ensure concrete forming, foundation layout, placement, and related work meet project specifications.
- Identify and resolve technical field issues involving elevations, dimensions, formwork, site conditions, and construction sequencing.
- Monitor project progress and proactively communicate upcoming material, equipment, and labor requirements.
- Lead Field Crews and Subcontractors
- Coordinate wall crews, concrete finishing crews, foremen, and subcontractors.
- Communicate clear daily priorities and performance expectations to field personnel.
- Verify that crews have the materials, equipment, information, and support needed to complete their work.
- Monitor job-site productivity, quality, and safety.
- Address field issues promptly and escalate matters requiring additional resources or management decisions.
- Work with operational leadership to coordinate labor and equipment assignments between projects.
- Help establish consistent job-site procedures and accountability standards.
- Maintain Customer and Contractor Relationships
- Serve as a primary operational contact for assigned builders, general contractors, site supervisors, and project stakeholders.
- Maintain professional communication with customers regarding project schedules, progress, and field requirements.
- Address customer concerns and construction-related issues before they disrupt relationships or project schedules.
- Help strengthen relationships with existing residential builders while supporting new commercial construction opportunities.
- Maintain professional working relationships with building inspectors and other project representatives.
- Control Costs, Quality, and Scheduling
- Track project schedules, production progress, labor requirements, and material usage.
- Monitor subcontractor performance and project costs to support profitability.
- Identify scheduling conflicts, material shortages, quality issues, and other potential delays.
- Coordinate pre-pour preparation, inspections, concrete deliveries, and construction activities.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and communicate changes or issues to operational leadership.
- Support the adoption of construction management, scheduling, and field-reporting systems.
- Ensure work complies with applicable safety requirements, project specifications, and quality standards.
- Support Business Growth
- Assist with the company's continued expansion into commercial concrete and foundation projects.
- Help develop consistent processes for managing residential and commercial workloads.
- Work collaboratively with company leadership to improve field operations and project management standards.
- Support the development of future project managers and field leadership as the organization grows.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of five years of professional construction experience, including substantial exposure to concrete, masonry, or foundation construction.
- At least two to three years of demonstrated construction project management experience.
- Strong technical understanding of concrete foundations, forming systems, layout, placement, and related field operations.
- Experience coordinating construction crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials.
- Ability to oversee multiple projects and organize field schedules effectively.
- Working knowledge of project budgets, labor costs, material procurement, and construction documentation.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage relationships with customers, general contractors, field crews, and inspectors.
- Ability to independently identify and resolve field problems.
- Commitment to job-site safety, quality workmanship, accountability, and professionalism.
- Willingness to travel to construction sites within the company's local operating area as required.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Experience managing residential foundation work for production homebuilders.
- Experience managing commercial concrete projects, including multifamily housing, apartment buildings, townhomes, or similar developments.
- Familiarity with poured concrete walls, foundation formwork, layout, and concrete flatwork.
- Experience coordinating multiple subcontractor crews across simultaneous projects.
- Experience working with construction scheduling, project management, and field-reporting software.
- Experience improving job-site efficiency, crew productivity, and customer relationships.
- Class B CDL or higher is beneficial but not required.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Work Environment & Travel
- Primarily field-based, with time spent coordinating with office personnel and company leadership.
- Work performed at residential and commercial construction sites throughout the local market area.
- Regular travel between assigned job sites.
- Work-related gas and mileage coverage provided for approved business travel.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary of 95,000–115,000, based on experience.
- 401(k) retirement program with company matching contributions.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Company vehicle provided for project-related travel.
- Gas and work-related mileage coverage for approved business travel within the company's local operating area.
- Company-issued uniforms and personal protective equipment.
- Bi-weekly pay.
About Us
Knoerdel Foundation Specialists, LLC provides residential and commercial concrete foundation and masonry construction services.
Our projects include residential developments, foundation installations, and expanding commercial construction opportunities.
We are investing in stronger project management, better operating systems, and dependable field leadership to support continued growth.
We value professionals who take ownership of their work, communicate effectively, and build strong relationships with coworkers and customers.
Learn more at https://www.kfsconcrete.com/.
Knoerdel Foundation Specialists, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.
