Commercial Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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Location:  Lewiston, ME

Department:  Commercial Construction

Reports to:  President / Project Executive

Positions Supervised:  None

Status:  Full-time

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification : This position is classified as exempt and is not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Why Chinburg?

Chinburg is a dynamic and growing company based in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire, with projects and properties throughout NH, ME, and VT. Over nearly four decades, we’ve grown from a small local business into one of Northern New England’s most trusted names in development, construction, and property management.

Our success is rooted in strong relationships, quality work, and collaborative teams that communicate openly, and bring curiosity and care to every project. Chinburg is known for an innovative approach to development and construction, including a longstanding commitment to energy-efficient building practices and creating places that contribute positively to the communities around them. 

The Chinburg vision is simple: “We are a talented team, dedicated to transforming the landscape for the better by creating unique places for people to live, work and play.”

When you join Chinburg, you become part of a team where your work matters and your contributions help shape both our projects and our culture. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career growth and professional development, and a collaborative environment where people are encouraged to take initiative, share ideas, and make a meaningful impact. 

Position Summary: The Commercial Project Manager partners with a Site Supervisor to plan, manage, and deliver Commercial Construction and Historic Mill Adaptive Reuse projects. This role is responsible for overseeing budgets, schedules, contracts, and client relationships while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Preconstruction & Planning

• Support the CEO, Vice President, and/or Project Executive in managing preconstruction activities.
• Prepare budgets, conceptual pricing, schedules, and consultant coordination.
• Review general contracts, confirm budget setup, and establish project milestones.
• Assist with project safety and mobilization planning.

 

Project Management

• Prepare, manage, and track subcontracts, work orders, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Oversee project schedules using Smartsheet, including master and two-week look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate municipal and third-party inspections, including building permit applications.
• Lead weekly site meetings, prepare agendas, document discussions, and ensure follow-up.
• Communicate effectively with CBI field staff, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to keep projects on track.

Financial & Contract Administration

• Administer financial aspects of contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Manage requisitions, payments, lien releases, and project payroll to ensure healthy cash flow.
• Work with Preconstruction to set up/executing trade buyouts, scope reviews, and contract compliance.

Team & Client Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Represent CBI in meetings with owners and design partners, serving as a primary point of contact.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety discussions as part of project culture.

Closeout

• Manage project closeout including subcontractor deliverables, punch lists, owner training, and utility transfers.
• Deliver warranties, as-builts, operations manuals, and training materials to owners.
• Ensure all project documentation is consolidated and finalized.

Other Duties

• Participate in company initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, engineering or a related field.
• 5-7 years of commercial project management experience on projects valuing $10M+.
• Experience in commercial project management with a focus on adaptive reuse of historic mill buildings and/or ground-up multifamily buildings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a high sense of urgency with the completion of tasks, superior time management skills.
• Superb attention to detail completing assigned tasks within identified time frames delivering a quality, accurate work product.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members. Highly organized, dependable and detail oriented.
• Adept at learning new skills.
• Highly motivated and self-starter.
• Integrity and high degree of ethical conduct is expected.
• Problem solving skills.
• Customer service driven.
• Analytical thinker.
• Good listening skills.
• Proficient with Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software.
• Adept at learning new skills.
• Knowledgeable at many trades, recognizing quality installations.
• Able to trouble shoot when an issue arises.

Additional Requirements:

• Consistent and reliable attendance.
• Demonstrated respect, cooperation, and professionalism in all interactions with clients, vendors, coworkers, and the public.
• Compliance with all Chinburg personnel policies.
• Ability to review, understand, and follow the Chinburg Code of Safety Practices.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
• Completion of company-required training as assigned.

Essential Physical Demands:

• NA (Not Applicable)
• Seldom (1-10% of the time)
• Occasional (10-30% of the time)

• Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Constant (over 70% of the time)

 

Sitting - Occasional, Climbing ladders - Frequent, Standing -Frequent, Working at heights/balancing

Frequent, Walking - Frequent, Bending/twisting at waist - Frequent, Driving/Forklift - Seldom, Kneeling/Squatting/Crouching - Occasionally, Lifting <25# - Frequent, Crawling - Seldom, Lifting 25-50#, Frequent, Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally, Lifting >50# - Frequent, Repetitive hand/arm movement - Frequent,

Carrying <25# - Frequent, Handling/Grasping - Occasionally, Carrying 25-50# - Frequent, Fine finger manipulation - Occasionally, Carrying >50# - Frequent, Seeing - Constant, Pushing/Pulling -Occasional, Hearing - Constant, Climbing stairs - Frequent, Talking - Constant

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. This job description does not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills assigned to this position. This position description is not intended as and does not create a contract of employment between the company and any individual employee. The company reserves the right to change this position description at any time within its sole discretion.

Equal Opportunities:

Chinburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take unbiased action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or ability status. Our methods for hiring include ensuring that all available opportunities are fairly promoted — via online globally available channels — in a manner accessible to all potential applicants.