Project Manager - Commercial Interior Construction

Job Description

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial interior construction projects from contract award through final completion. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, and other interior finish systems. This role oversees project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and client relationships to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to established quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial interior construction projects from contract award through execution, turnover, and final closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and execution strategies to meet contractual requirements.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work to establish project requirements and identify potential issues.
• Coordinate project activities with general contractors, clients, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Track project expenses, labor productivity, material costs, billing, change orders, and profitability to maintain financial performance.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, invoices, change orders, and other project records.
• Oversee material purchasing, delivery schedules, and procurement activities to ensure resources are available when needed.
• Conduct jobsite visits to evaluate installation progress, workmanship, safety compliance, and field productivity.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance, address coordination challenges, and resolve issues affecting project delivery.
• Identify potential schedule delays, budget overruns, and construction risks, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Lead project meetings and provide timely updates to clients, general contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with estimating and operations teams to ensure accurate project handoffs, including budgets, scopes, and contractual commitments.
• Evaluate scope revisions, identify change-order opportunities, and manage potential cost exposures.
• Direct punch-list completion, project turnover, warranty coordination, and final closeout documentation.

Requirements

• 3+ years of project management experience in commercial interior construction.
• Required: Hands-on experience managing projects involving drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or related interior finish systems.
• Strong understanding of commercial interior construction methods, installation sequencing, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and cost management.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and multiple project stakeholders.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, invoicing, billing, and project closeout procedures.
• Knowledge of labor productivity, material pricing, subcontractor performance, and project financial management.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or comparable construction management tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, where applicable.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Stable pipeline of commercial interior construction projects.
• Opportunity to manage a diverse range of interior construction projects.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment with long-term growth potential.