Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects throughout Central Virginia. This role manages projects from preconstruction through final closeout, ensuring schedules, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations are met.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction planning through completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, track milestones, and resolve potential delays.
• Manage subcontractor scopes, contracts, change orders, procurement, and deliverables.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, Superintendents, and field teams.
• Monitor budgets, committed costs, purchase orders, expenses, and project profitability.
• Lead project meetings and follow up on outstanding issues, decisions, and action items.
• Coordinate with field leadership on construction progress, safety, workmanship, and schedule adherence.
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions to prevent delays and cost overruns.
• Oversee material purchasing, deliveries, documentation, inspections, punch lists, warranties, and owner turnover.
• Communicate project updates and key issues to clients and company leadership.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience with a general contractor.
• Experience with commercial renovations, tenant improvements, office buildings, institutional facilities, industrial projects, or similar construction.
• Ability to independently manage projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, budgets, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, clients, design professionals, and field personnel.
• Understanding of commercial construction methods, project sequencing, procurement, and site execution.
• Proficiency with construction project management and scheduling software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience accepted.
• Required: Direct commercial general contractor experience. Residential-only construction experience will not qualify.
• Ability to work on-site and travel to project locations throughout Central Virginia.

Benefits

• Compensation based on experience.
• Health insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Overtime opportunities, where applicable.
• Company-sponsored benefits and programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.