Commercial Construction Project Manager

Commercial Construction Project Manager

Perlo Construction is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead projects from initial planning through final completion in Cherokee, Alabama. This position is responsible for organizing and supervising construction activities, managing budgets and schedules, coordinating project partners, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements. The Project Manager will serve as a primary point of contact for clients and construction professionals while working closely with Senior Project Managers, executive leadership, architects, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, Project Engineers, and field crews. This role requires strong construction knowledge, independent decision-making, financial oversight, contract administration, risk management, and the ability to lead teams through changing project conditions.

Compensation: $90,000-$150,000 annual salary

Schedule: Full-time position. Onsite in Cherokee, Alabama. Regular, punctual, and predictable attendance is required. Work includes office responsibilities and participation in onsite construction meetings.

Why Professionals Are Applying:

• Lead commercial construction projects from planning through final completion.
• Take ownership of project budgets, schedules, contracts, cost projections, billing, and overall execution.
• Work directly with clients, architects, executive leadership, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and field teams.
• Apply construction expertise to value engineering, estimating, negotiations, risk management, and problem resolution.
• Directly supervise and develop Project Engineers while strengthening overall project-team performance.
• Join an established commercial general contractor recognized for quality, professionalism, integrity, and long-term growth.
• Work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment that values initiative, sound judgment, leadership, and accountability.

Job Requirements:

• 5 or more years of related construction experience, training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience REQUIRED
• Demonstrated experience managing construction projects from conception through completion REQUIRED
• Experience creating, updating, and managing construction project budgets REQUIRED
• Experience developing, updating, and maintaining construction project schedules REQUIRED
• Experience estimating construction management and self-perform work items REQUIRED
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, specifications, technical documents, and complete plan sets REQUIRED
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, processes, terminology, equipment, and field operations REQUIRED
• Experience reviewing and negotiating with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors REQUIRED
• Experience preparing and presenting project proposals, clarifications, alternates, and value-engineering options REQUIRED
• Experience supporting or conducting owner contract negotiations REQUIRED
• Experience reviewing and processing subcontracts and subcontractor change orders REQUIRED
• Experience managing submittals, requests for information, change proposals, and owner change orders REQUIRED
• Experience preparing client billings, approving vendor and subcontractor payments, and submitting cost projections REQUIRED
• Experience supporting quality-control and punch-list processes REQUIRED
• Experience identifying and managing project risks, delays, conflicts, unexpected events, and safety concerns REQUIRED
• Experience directly supervising, training, assigning work to, and evaluating Project Engineers or other construction employees REQUIRED
• Ability to address employee concerns, resolve problems, and manage performance in accordance with organizational policies REQUIRED
• Strong verbal communication, presentation, persuasion, negotiation, and client-management skills REQUIRED
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, emails, contracts, and meeting minutes REQUIRED
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients, contractors, stakeholders, or employees REQUIRED
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, make timely decisions, and work independently REQUIRED
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes, delays, and unexpected project conditions REQUIRED
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam REQUIRED
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and navigate multiple floors within office buildings or construction environments REQUIRED
• Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms REQUIRED
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds REQUIRED
• Ability to perform frequent computer work and meet the visual demands of reviewing detailed construction documents REQUIRED

Preferred:

• Viewpoint construction software experience preferred
• AIA construction software experience preferred