Project Manager for Commercial Ground up

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Position: Project Manager – Commercial Construction
Location: Dallas, TX 

Job Summary:

We're hiring a  Project Manager for commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This position requires someone who can run estimates and budgets while also managing day-to-day field operations. You'll handle client relationships, write scopes of work, manage subcontractors, and ensure projects hit schedule, budget, and quality targets. This is a hands-on role—not a desk job. We will later hire a superintendent or assistant as work progresses.

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and cash flow projections
• Write detailed scopes of work from client walks and site assessments
• Prepare and submit bids; negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Draft and execute subcontracts and purchase orders
• Process pay applications, change orders, and project billings
• Manage owner communications, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
• Track job costs and identify margin fade before it becomes a problem
• Coordinate with ownership on project selection, pricing strategy, and resource allocation
• Maintain accurate records in Procore and QuickBooks
• Manage daily on-site operations and enforce project schedules
• Supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field superintendent
• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure work meets plans and specifications
• Enforce OSHA standards and company safety protocols
• Coordinate inspections with local authorities and utilities
• Ensure materials are ordered, tracked, and delivered on time
• Maintain project documenting progress, issues, manpower, and deviations
• Resolve field conflicts and keep projects moving without excuses
• Attend project meetings and provide direct status updates to clients and ownership

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years experience in project management on commercial projects
• Proven ability to estimate, bid, and buy out projects
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, sequencing, and best practices
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, structural plans, and specifications
• Proficiency in Procore, Microsoft 365, and estimating/takeoff software
• Familiarity with Texas building codes and permitting processes
• Excellent communication skills—written and verbal
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Self-starter who can manage multiple projects without hand-holding

Preferred:

• Experience in restaurant/retail buildouts, tenant improvements, and or office/retail
• Existing subcontractor relationships in the DFW market
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Vehicle allowance or company truck (based on role requirements)
• Growth opportunity with expanding company