Commercial General Construction Associate

Position Summary

The Project Manager – Base Building Construction is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of commercial base building construction projects. This role oversees all phases of the project lifecycle, including preconstruction, budgeting, estimating, bidding, permitting, procurement, subcontractor management, construction administration, and project closeout. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Preconstruction & Planning

• Lead all preconstruction activities for commercial base building projects.
• Review project feasibility, scope, schedules, budgets, and construction strategies.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and internal stakeholders during project development.
• Participate in design review meetings and provide constructability analysis and value engineering recommendations.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and critical path activities.

Estimating & Bidding

• Prepare conceptual and detailed cost estimates throughout the design process.
• Solicit, evaluate, and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Develop bid packages and manage competitive bidding processes.
• Negotiate pricing, scope, and contract terms with contractors and vendors.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining project quality and schedule requirements.

Permitting & Entitlements

• Manage the permitting process, including coordination with local municipalities and regulatory agencies.
• Track permit applications, approvals, inspections, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure projects meet all applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and jurisdictional requirements.

Procurement & Contract Administration

• Manage procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services.
• Prepare and administer contracts, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements.
• Monitor material lead times and coordinate deliveries to support project schedules.
• Review and approve invoices, pay applications, change orders, and contract modifications.

Construction Management

• Oversee all phases of construction from site mobilization through project completion.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors, consultants, and field personnel.
• Monitor project progress, budget performance, quality control, and schedule adherence.
• Conduct regular site visits and project meetings to ensure work is progressing according to plans and specifications.
• Proactively identify and resolve project risks, conflicts, and construction challenges.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets and forecasts.
• Track project costs and analyze budget variances.
• Review and approve change order requests and cost proposals.
• Prepare project status reports and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Maintain financial controls to ensure projects are completed within approved budgets.

Project Closeout

• Manage project punch list completion and final inspections.
• Coordinate project turnover, warranty documentation, as-built drawings, and closeout packages.
• Ensure all contractual obligations have been satisfied prior to project completion.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and lessons learned reviews.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.