Project Manager Jobs in Kentucky

A Project Manager in the construction industry is a professional who oversees and manages all aspects of a construction project, from its initial planning phase through to its completion. They are responsible for developing project plans, coordinating team members, setting deadlines, assigning tasks, and ensuring that work is on schedule and within budget. Project Managers also handle any issues or changes that may arise, and they communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed about the project's progress. They play a critical role in making sure that all aspects of the project adhere to quality standards and regulations.

Essential skills for a Construction Project Manager include leadership, communication, problem-solving, risk management, and financial planning. They should also have a solid understanding of construction processes and technologies, and they need to be skilled at using project management software. Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Construction Manager (CCM) are recognized certifications in the industry. Before becoming a Project Manager, a person may have roles such as Assistant Project Manager, Construction Supervisor, or Estimator. These roles provide valuable experience in project coordination, budgeting, and team supervision.

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Construction Project Manager

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 8 hours ago

Project Manager A rising commercial construction corporation is looking for their next Project Manager within Diverse Commercial, Multifamily, Hospitality, or Industrial construction....

Project Manager

  • Lexington, KY
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 21 hours ago

Project Manager in our Lexington KY office....

Site Manager

  • Lexington, KY
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 21 hours ago

Assist in developing scopes of work for review and approval of Project Manager....

Project Manager, Load Banks

  • Lexington, KY
  • 22 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 22 hours ago

Job Description Summary Position Objective: Project Managers in this role perform a wide variety of tasks where a broad range of skills from the disciplines of project management, electrical engineering...

Services Technical Project Manager - Data Center Solutions

  • Louisville, KY
  • 22 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 22 hours ago

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our...

Remote Work

#LI-MG1 The Opportunity The Project Manager for Overhead and Underground Transmission Lines will function in a project manager capacity....

Power Systems Project Manager

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

As a Project Engineer - Project Manager, a typical day might include the following: Full life-cycle project management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from proposal conception to commissioning...

EHS Manager (Construction)

  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago

Job Description At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically...

Assistant Teaching Professor in Construction Management

  • Highland Heights, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Highland Heights, KY
  • 1 day ago

Working Title: Assistant Teaching Professor in Construction Management Department: Construction Management Full Time or Part Time?...

Project Manager

  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago

PROJECT MANAGER OVERVIEW The Senior Project Manager is the agency's internal support lead working on assigned accounts to initiate and track all projects from start to finish....

Construction Project Manager

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 1 day ago

Project Manager A rising commercial construction corporation is looking for their next Project Manager within Diverse Commercial, Multifamily, Hospitality, or Industrial construction....

Facade Project Manager

  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago

If you are a dynamic Project Manager with strong glass and glazing / facade project management experience and a passion for success/upward mobility, we are very interested to speak with you immediately...

Site Manager

  • Florence, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 2 days ago

SBM Management is searching for a dynamic Site Manager! The Site Manager coordinates and directs operations necessary to carry out contractual responsibilities of the company, including all...

HVAC Project Manager

  • Shively, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Shively, KY
  • 2 days ago

Three years of experience as a Project Manager. Demonstrated success in progressive leadership roles with a stable work history....

HVAC Project Manager

  • Shepherdsville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Shepherdsville, KY
  • 2 days ago

Three years of experience as a Project Manager. Demonstrated success in progressive leadership roles with a stable work history....

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Salary for Project Manager Jobs in Kentucky

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Project Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Project Managers in Kentucky offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.3%
Master's Degree
17.9%
High School or GED
14.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.1%
Associate's Degree
10.7%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Project Managers in Kentucky
6-8 years
35.0%
4-6 years
20.0%
1-2 years
15.0%
2-4 years
15.0%
8-10 years
10.0%
Less than 1 year
5.0%


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