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Abel Construction

Construction services: general contracting and design-build

Automotive Project Manager - Automotive

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/27/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Louisville, KY, USA
In PersonOn-site in Louisville and surrounding areas; some travel required.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A four-year engineering or construction degree is preferred.
  • At least three years of field experience in the automotive field is required.
  • Design-build experience is a plus.
  • Advanced management or technical training is preferred.
  • Extensive experience in similar facility construction estimating and related functions is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of estimating, project management, and construction management is required.
  • Strong organizational, supervision, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
  • Knowledge of HH2, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, and Timberline/Sage is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Provides overall leadership and administration to the construction project and assists in establishing project-specific objectives and policies.
  • Provides technical direction and guidance to frontline managers.
  • Enforces company and project policies.
  • Maintains close client interface.
  • Ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with the contract, design, and change control.
  • Manages the budget and financial reporting throughout the project.
  • Updates the schedule with support from frontline managers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
  • Performs functions and responsibilities in partnership with the company’s culture, corporate vision, ethics, and code of conduct.
  • Acts as a company representative to develop new business opportunities and relationships with new and existing clients.
  • Provides leadership to the project team.
  • Coordinates with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Manages and helps enforce company and owner safety requirements on a daily basis.
  • Reviews new project opportunities and establishes estimates.
  • Coordinates subcontractors continuously.
  • Oversees self-performed operations.
  • Issues material purchase orders, subcontractor commitments and change orders, and owner change requests and change orders in coordination with the Project Manager Assistant.
  • Manages overall project closeout and warranty processes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Design-build experience.
  • Advanced management or technical training.
  • Knowledge of HH2, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, and Timberline/Sage.

About the company

ABEL Construction operates in the Southeast United States offering general contracting, design-build, construction management, real estate development, and lease-back options to meet diverse client needs. It uses a team of professionals and project-management technology to plan, design, and execute projects, adjusting scope, schedule, and budget for high-quality outcomes on any size. Its diversification across related services, regional focus, and family-owned culture, along with the use of advanced technology, sets it apart from competitors. Its goal is to deliver value-oriented results for clients while expanding its Southeast footprint through reliable project execution, strong partnerships, community engagement, and robust privacy and security practices.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Mountville, Pennsylvania

Founded

1938

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What believers are saying

  • June 2025 Apex deal expands national automation reach across advanced manufacturing customers.
  • April 2026 Apex relocation strengthens collaboration and supports more integrated project delivery.
  • March 2026 SDF Security Checkpoint Expansion showcases ABEL's ability to win complex aviation work.

What critics are saying

  • Apex integration failure would waste ABEL's 2025 acquisition premium and stall turnkey growth.
  • ABEL's industrial project mix depends on big clients like Louisville Regional Airport Authority, squeezing margins.
  • Larger integrators can outbid ABEL; losing advanced-manufacturing work would erase its differentiation.

What makes Abel Construction unique

  • June 2025 Apex Integration acquisition gives ABEL in-house automation and controls.
  • ABEL bundles general contracting, construction management, and design-build for industrial clients.
  • April 2026 Apex office move sharpened Nashville coordination across construction and systems integration.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation

Company News

Abel Construction
Jun 13th, 2025
ABEL Construction Acquires Apex Integration to Expand Automation Capabilities and Customer Reach - Abel Construction

Nashville, TN – June 13, 2025 — ABEL Construction Co., Inc., a leading general contractor in the industrial and commercial sectors, is proud to announce its acquisition of Apex Integration, a premier control systems integrator based in Gallatin, Tennessee. The acquisition, effective June 1, 2025, significantly expands ABEL’s in-house automation capabilities and marks a major step […]

Daily Local News
May 27th, 2025
Brubacher Excavating acquires 2 Lancaster County-based construction firms

The Bowmansville-based contractor acquired Abel Construction and its sister company, Abel Recon.