Construction Project Manager

About

A well-established commercial general contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, relationship-driven team with a strong local presence and a diverse portfolio of commercial work.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized construction professional who can manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, clients, and project documentation while maintaining a high standard of communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial construction projects from initial planning through final closeout.
• Review project drawings, specifications, scopes of work, budgets, and owner proposals.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, critical-path timelines, and phased construction plans.
• Lead coordination with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams.
• Partner closely with the Superintendent to address site conditions, schedule impacts, safety concerns, and project challenges.
• Conduct and document regular project meetings; distribute meeting minutes and updated schedules to project stakeholders.
• Prepare, submit, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Support subcontractor buyout, scope review, contract development, and procurement activities.
• Monitor project costs, review subcontractor payment applications, and coordinate owner billing.
• Evaluate subcontractor change requests and prepare owner change-order documentation for approval.
• Oversee project closeout requirements, including final documentation, punch-list completion, warranty materials, and final payment collection.
• Identify risks early and develop practical solutions to protect budget, schedule, quality, and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience managing commercial projects typically ranging from approximately $250K to $5M+.
• Background in one or more of the following project types: commercial interiors, retail, restaurant, healthcare, industrial, specialty facilities, or similar commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, estimating, procurement, scheduling, cost control, and project financials.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, local codes, and project requirements.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, clients, design professionals, and internal construction teams.
• Strong written communication, verbal communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction-management software is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to travel to local project sites as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $155,000–$185,000, DOE.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• HSA with employer contribution.
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing potential.
• Paid time off with tenure-based increases and rollover eligibility.
• Hybrid work flexibility, depending on project needs.