Sports Flooring Project Manager

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will lead sports flooring projects by building relationships with general contractors, preparing competitive bids, and managing installations from start to finish. They are responsible for financial oversight, project documentation, and coordinating schedules with various trades on construction sites.

Requirements

Candidates must have proven experience in estimating and managing sports flooring projects with a deep understanding of athletic flooring systems and installation requirements. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential for this role.

Skills

• Project management
• Estimating
• Sports flooring systems
• Construction drawings
• Vendor relations
• Subcontractor management
• Business development
• Financial oversight
• Scheduling
• Procurement
• Change orders
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Communication skills
• CRM

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

About this role

Sports Flooring Project Manager – Jack Laurie Group

Location: 7998 Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Department: Project Management
Compensation: $75,000 plus Commission

Position Overview Jack Laurie Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our sports flooring projects. This position focuses on work we bid and win through general contractors. The Project Manager will build and maintain relationships with general contractors and construction managers, prepare accurate and competitive bids, and manage sports flooring installations from award through completion. The right candidate has hands-on sports flooring experience, a strong understanding of athletic flooring systems, established vendor relationships, and a clear understanding of how complex sports flooring installation and scheduling can be. This position works independently with general guidance from management and reports to the Director of Project Management and Estimating.

Key Responsibilities

General contractor relationships: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with general contractors and construction managers to win repeat bid opportunities and become a preferred subcontractor.
Business development: Find and evaluate sports flooring projects through bid boards, industry resources such as Dodge and CMD, and existing contacts.
Estimating: Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications for athletic flooring systems, obtain and negotiate pricing from manufacturers and suppliers, and prepare competitive bids within established financial targets.
Project management: Manage awarded projects through completion, including procurement, submittals, work orders, change orders and site visits.
Installation and scheduling: Coordinate installation schedules with general contractors and other trades. Account for site conditions, environmental controls, material lead times, acclimation requirements, and finishing and cure times.
Financial oversight: Monitor project costs against the estimate, analyze variances, recommend corrective action, and oversee invoicing and collections.
Vendor relations: Use and grow relationships with sports flooring manufacturers and suppliers to secure better pricing, availability and payment terms.
Administration: Keep project documentation, purchase orders and CRM records accurate and complete.

Required Qualifications

Proven experience estimating and managing sports flooring projects
Working knowledge of athletic flooring systems, such as hardwood (maple) court systems, synthetic and poured urethane surfaces, rubber flooring, and related game lines and finishes
Established relationships with sports flooring manufacturers and suppliers
Clear understanding of sports flooring installation requirements, sequencing and scheduling within a general contractor's project schedule
Experience working as a subcontractor bidding to and working with general contractors
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Ability to manage conflict and several projects in a fast-paced environment
Must pass a pre-employment background check

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Broader knowledge of Division 9 (finishes) products and materials
Familiarity with industry standards and manufacturer certification programs
Work Environment and Travel

Office setting, with regular visits to client and construction sites
Local travel to job sites; little to no overnight travel
Flexible hours, with the focus on results

What We Offer

Competitive base salary plus commission
Benefits: health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, etc.

A professional, team-oriented culture built on our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Candor, Teamwork and Grit

About Jack Laurie Group

Construction · 201-500 employees · headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN · founded 1950