Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to oversee projects for a well-established general contractor serving the Greater Boston area and throughout New England. This role is responsible for managing projects from preconstruction through final closeout while ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

The ideal candidate has a proven background delivering commercial construction projects, excels at coordinating field and office operations, and is comfortable managing multiple projects while building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, architects, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, cost forecasts, and execution strategies.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, subcontractor management, billing, and change order administration.
• Lead subcontractor buyout, contract administration, and ongoing coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, RFIs, submittals, and other project documentation to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, owners, consultants, and field personnel to keep projects progressing on schedule.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates to clients, project stakeholders, and company leadership.
• Identify and resolve project challenges while maintaining quality, safety, schedule, and contract compliance.
• Oversee procurement of materials and long-lead items to support project schedules.
• Manage project closeout, including punch lists, turnover documentation, warranties, and final completion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, and project partners to support successful project delivery.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Proven experience delivering commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Experience managing commercial, corporate, healthcare, institutional, life sciences, higher education, or multifamily construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, procurement, subcontractor management, contract administration, and project financials.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project , or similar platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial general contractor experience is required; residential-only construction project management experience is not sufficient for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health insurance and retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Stable pipeline of commercial construction projects throughout New England.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to manage diverse commercial construction projects with a respected general contractor.