Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) is a vertically integrated global volumetric construction leader, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. with locations across the United States and in Europe in the UK, Poland and Serbia.

Utilizing our technology-enabled design and engineering model, precision-driven manufacturing capabilities, and project-proven modular construction expertise, the company’s focus is on providing high quality, sustainably produced buildings in less time across varied market sectors including housing and hospitality.

As we grow, we are continually and very selectively adding top talent to our team. Our engaging culture is one that promotes teamwork, innovation, continuous learning, open and candid communications, and respect and support for one another, and for the communities in which we operate. 

If you think you are one of the best at what you do and want to join us on our journey to build the future and improve lives, then we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role 

As a Project Manager at VBC, you will have the opportunity to manage projects through their entire lifecycle. From just a concept, you will work with internal teams to turn the concept into a reality. This is an exciting chance to work hands on with designers, manufacturers, and construction teams towards one common goal: to deliver a product that delights our clients. If you love the challenge of end-to-end project management, excel at leading cross functional workstreams, and have a track record of building excellent relationships with clients, this may be the right role for you!  

End to End Project Management  

• Drive Accountability for project schedule and budget management through the full project lifecycle. 

• Develop a strategy and roadmap for each project that provides clarity of roles and responsibilities for each person, defined goals and objectives for the project, financial targets, change management and decision making protocol, expectations around reporting progress, and mechanisms for informing leadership of project status (including escalation protocols).  

• Manage and Mentor assistant project managers to develop the future Project Managers at VBC.  

Internal Cross Functional Leadership  

• Act as a liaison between all internal VBC teams (design, manufacturing, and construction), unifying teams against a common goal and ensuring seamless execution of the project.   

• Establish and enforce mechanisms to keep project on track, including project stakeholder meetings, reporting schedules and budgets to leadership, detailed budget updates, tracking procurement progress, tracking design progress, and enabling fast decision making.  

• Manage internal and subconsultant teams in obtaining permits from all applicable AHJ entities through the project lifecycle. 

• Coordinate with modular logistics team and all stakeholders to ensure implementation of the logistics and set plan. 

• Review project quality assessments from the Manufacturing Quality teams to understand and report on project health during the manufacturing process. 

Client Relationship Management  

• The face of VBC. You will be the primary point of contact between VBC and the client once initial preconstruction contract is executed.  

• Facilitate contracts, scope development, change management, and reviews: including prime contract and subconsultant/subcontractor contracts. 

• Responsible for final hand-off to client, including all necessary documentation.  

Pay range: $100-$140k annually

About You 

• Bachelors degree in architecture, engineering, construction, or related field required. Relevant experience with project management certificate will be considered.   

• 5-10  years of Project Management experience, ideally managing projects in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.  

• Experience generating, managing, and reporting project budget and schedule required. 

• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams through design and construction required.  

• Experience reviewing and managing complex client and subconsultant contracts required. 

• Experience in identifying project risks including design deficiencies, schedule concerns, and other 

• project-specific issues required. 

• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and commenting on project documentation (large multidisciplinary architectural and engineering drawing sets), safety rules, procedure manuals, schedules, RFIs, etc. required. 

• Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook required. 

• Experience with industry specific software and technology (e.g., Procore, BIM360, Microsoft Project, Blue Beam, Smartsheet) 

• Ability to work independently and make significant project decisions required. 

• Highly organized and motivated individual preferred 

• Positive attitude, ability to motivate both colleagues and all people involved in a project preferred. 

• Strong leadership skills preferred. 

We Offer:

• Highly competitive pay, benefits program, and flexible time-off programs
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee referral programs with charitable donations
• Day of Giving program to volunteer at community charities

We believe the future of housing is inclusive. As such, VBC is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factory protected by applicable federal, state, and or local laws.

VBC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need special accommodation at any point during the interview process.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.