Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects from preconstruction through final closeout.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client relationships, field coordination, and overall project execution throughout Central Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction and renovation projects from preconstruction through closeout, maintaining ownership of schedule, budget, quality, and documentation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage subcontractor scopes, contracts, commitments, change orders, and project execution.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, and other project documents to identify requirements and potential issues.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, superintendents, and internal teams.
• Track project costs, purchase orders, commitments, change orders, and financial performance against budget.
• Lead project meetings and ensure RFIs, decisions, action items, and outstanding issues are resolved.
• Monitor field progress, quality, and schedule performance alongside superintendents and subcontractors.
• Identify project risks and develop solutions to minimize delays, cost impacts, and quality issues.
• Coordinate procurement and material requirements to support project schedules.
• Lead project closeout, including punch lists, inspections, warranties, documentation, and owner turnover.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects for a general contractor.

• Direct experience with commercial renovations, tenant improvements, office, institutional, industrial, or similar commercial projects.
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, budgets, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, owners, architects, engineers, and field personnel.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, sequencing, and project execution.
• Proficiency with construction project management/scheduling software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Commercial construction experience is required. Residential-only experience will not meet the requirements.
• Ability to work on-site and travel to project locations throughout Central Virginia as needed.

Benefits

Compensation based on experience.

Benefits may include health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and company-sponsored programs.