PMO Consultant

Job Title: Project Management Lead (Construction Operations)

Location: Cincinnati, OH (must be local)
Work Environment: Primarily in-office with regular travel to construction sites
Engagement Type: Contract (90 days initial, potential for extension or full-time conversion)

Overview

Vaco is seeking an experienced project management professional with a background in the construction industry to establish and implement foundational project management practices across our clients organization.
This role is focused on building structure, improving execution, and driving consistency—not just managing individual projects.

You will embed within a business unit, assess current gaps, and implement practical, scalable PM processes that improve visibility, accountability, and outcomes across multiple concurrent projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement standardized project management frameworks, processes, and tools
• Build and enforce scheduling discipline, including detailed project plans and milestone tracking
• Improve resource planning and coordination across technicians and projects
• Establish governance structures, including stage gates, controls, and reporting cadences
• Create visibility into project performance (planned vs. actual) and overall portfolio health
• Implement risk identification, tracking, and mitigation practices
• Reduce reactive project execution by introducing prioritization and planning discipline
• Develop clear reporting for leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and key decisions
• Partner with technicians, business leaders, and executives to drive adoption of new processes
• Lead by example—teaching, coaching, and reinforcing best practices through hands-on involvement

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry (required)
• Proven ability to implement or mature project management practices, frameworks, or PMO functions
• Strong track record managing multiple projects and improving delivery performance
• Expertise in scheduling, resource planning, and project tracking
• Experience introducing governance, reporting, and risk management processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of an organization
• Ability to drive change and influence teams with diverse working styles
• Hands-on, execution-focused mindset with a bias for action

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience standing up or scaling a PMO or similar function
• Familiarity with formal PM methodologies (PMI, Agile, or hybrid approaches)