Lead Project Manager (Lighting & Electrical) - 20300

Location: Remote (Preference: Latin America | Open to South Africa & Philippines)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM Eastern Time (US)
Compensation: USD $2,500 - $3,000 per month, depending on experience.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager Manager to lead and mentor a growing team of Project Managers within a fast-paced U.S. construction business. This is a leadership position—not an individual contributor role—and is ideal for someone who enjoys coaching teams, improving processes, and ensuring projects are delivered successfully.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in U.S. construction project management and proven experience managing multiple Project Managers.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Project Managers.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews.
• Coach team members to improve project execution and client satisfaction.
• Foster accountability and continuous improvement.

• Monitor multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Escalate critical issues and recommend solutions.

• Develop and refine project management processes.
• Improve operational efficiency across the PM team.
• Standardize reporting and project documentation.

• Serve as the escalation point for project-related concerns.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout project lifecycles.

• 5+ years of Project Management experience within the U.S. construction industry.
• Experience in the following:
  • Construction
  • Lighting
  • Building Materials Distribution
• 2+ years managing a team of Project Managers or similar leadership experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Must come out of a construction background.

• Experience leading distributed or remote teams.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Process improvement experience.

Required:

• Microsoft Excel
• Google Sheets

Preferred:

• Airtable