Job Description
Project Manager – Specialty Surfaces
Location : Fort Wayne , IN (In-Person Role)
Jack Laurie Group is seeking a Project Manager to join our Specialty Surfaces Business Unit , focusing on high-performance flooring, fluid-applied flooring, and polished concrete . This in-person role is based in Indianapolis and will primarily manage projects in Indiana, with some travel to client and job sites as needed. While experience in specialty surfaces is preferred , we welcome motivated candidates ready to grow in the role.
Jack Laurie Group’s Specialty Surfaces Business Unit provides durable, low-maintenance flooring solutions—mainly fluid-applied flooring and polished concrete—for commercial, industrial, and institutional spaces.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Management
- Read, review and sign all contracts while ensuring durations and schedules are attainable.
- Manage actual project-related costs to project-estimated costs, and all change orders.
- Ensure all material purchasing are correct, and submitted to Purchasing in time for contractual start date.
- Visit job sites (as needed) to monitor progress, quality, safety, and cost controls.
- Ensure all project folders, reports, and CRM updates are accurate and up to date.
- Collaborate across field operations and multi-trade teams to deliver complete, consistent, high-quality results.
- Take ownership of outcomes and act with urgency to meet commitments.
- Estimating & Pre-Construction
- Read, interpret, and evaluate building prints and specifications.
- Prepare detailed project estimates and competitive bids for hard-bid and negotiated projects.
- Obtain and negotiate pricing with vendors and suppliers to ensure preferred terms.
- Business Development & Relationships
- Cultivate strong relationships with general contractors, construction managers, vendors, suppliers, and clients.
- Continuously prospect and analyze opportunities within the marketplace to drive new revenue.
- Drive revenue, growth, and profitability to meet annual goals.
Qualifications
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skillsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlinesComfortable working in both office and active construction environmentsKnowledge of fluid applied flooring and polished concreteKnowledge of Division 3 and Division 9 products and materialsProject management experience in Commercial flooring, specialty surfaces, or commercial construction (preferred)Strong estimating and construction project management background (preferred)College degree (preferred, not required)Must be able to pass a background checkWhat We Offer
Base Salary : $65,000-$75,000 plus commission (Based on experience and education)Vehicle AllowanceTechnology AllowanceHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid Time Off (PTO) and holidaysProfessional growth and advancement opportunitiesPosition Details
Work Environment : Office-based with travel to client / construction sitesTravel : Customer site visits within Indiana (occasional out of state work); minimal overnight travel. Travel costs and per diem paid by Jack Laurie GroupSchedule : 7 : 00am-3 : 30pm M-F – Flexibility required per project needs (in-person role)If you’re a driven Project Manager with deep knowledge or interested in getting started in fluid applied flooring and polished concrete —and you’re ready to lead impactful projects in a values-driven company—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build something extraordinary.