Temporary Construction Project Manager

Are you looking for a summer job that makes a real impact? 

At Bell Lumber & Pole, we’re on a mission to radically love and influence lives—and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join us this summer in living out that mission. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a temporary Construction Project Manager to develop their skills while overseeing projects at three of our lumber facilities between Broken Bow, OK and Gibsland, LA. The ideal candidate will be looking for a full-time temporary summer position and have some experience in overseeing construction projects, managing relationships with contractors, and tracking budgets and timelines. They will travel on a regular basis between Broken Bow, OK; DeQueen, AR; and Gibsland, LA and some overnight stays will be required.  

Main responsibilities:  

• Coordinate construction project work between contractors and site leaders
• Troubleshoot issues and answer questions, escalating issues to management
• Proactively seek updates on budget/timeline/contract details and communicate to relevant parties
• Drive progress and ensure standards and expectations are met
• Conduct quality inspections as needed to meet compliance requirements

Required skills and qualifications:  

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Project management or construction project management certification (in-progress or completed) is preferred.  
• Experience: Prior experience in managing construction projects is preferred, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or other project management tools or software.  
• Skills: Strong communication skills are required, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.  Knowledge of construction industry regulations, processes, and best practices is preferred.  

BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY 

With a family legacy spanning over 115 years, Bell Lumber & Pole Co. and its businesses (Bell Timber Inc., Bell Structural Systems, Alamco Wood Products) have established a reputation for excellence.  

As one of the largest producers of high-quality, renewable wood poles and structures for utility and telecom companies across North America and beyond, Bell plays a vital role in powering the future. We are also a leader in manufacturing mass timber structural components for commercial and industrial buildings. In addition, we provide wood fence posts and barn poles to farmers and ranchers. Bell operates in 17 locations with a workforce of over 400 employees across the U.S. and Canada.  

Our mission TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES is lived out internally, in the way our employees interact with each other, and externally, in the way we give back to the communities we serve.  

BENEFITS 

Bell Lumber & Pole offers a comprehensive benefits package including:  

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and employee/community hardship programs

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

Bell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, equal opportunities, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.  

This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.  

Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 651-203-2719 or send an e-mail to HRTeam@blpole.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For additional detail, you can read through our EEO Policy.