Construction Project Manager (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area)

Construction Project Manager | Raleigh, NC

About the Opportunity

Stillpoint AEC is partnering with a highly respected and growing general contractor with an established presence in the Raleigh market and a strong reputation for quality construction, reliable project delivery, and long-standing client relationships.

The firm is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction and project turnover through completion and closeout. This position offers meaningful ownership of project execution, financial performance, client relationships, and coordination between field and office teams.

The ideal candidate brings current general contracting experience managing commercial construction projects and is comfortable owning the complete project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction and project turnover through construction, closeout, and warranty
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, and overall project execution plans
• Manage project financial performance including cost reporting, forecasting, commitments, change orders, billing, and profitability
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents and field teams to maintain project schedules, quality standards, safety expectations, and construction progress
• Manage subcontractor procurement, scopes of work, buyout, contracts, submittals, RFIs, change management, and subcontractor performance
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and other construction documents to identify scope, coordination, and constructability issues
• Lead owner, architect, engineer, subcontractor, and internal project meetings
• Maintain strong communication and relationships with owners, design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders
• Coordinate with estimating and preconstruction teams during project planning, budgeting, value engineering, and turnover
• Monitor procurement and long-lead materials to support project schedules and construction sequencing
• Identify and proactively resolve schedule, cost, quality, contractual, and project execution issues
• Oversee project documentation, pay applications, change orders, cost reports, closeout documentation, and other project controls
• Support and mentor Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project team members
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual and quality requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field preferred
• Current project management experience with a commercial general contractor or construction management firm
• Experience managing commercial construction projects through multiple phases of the project lifecycle
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, scheduling, subcontractor management, procurement, and project controls
• Experience managing project budgets, cost forecasts, change orders, pay applications, and overall project financial performance
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, RFIs, submittals, and change management
• Experience coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field leadership
• Experience with construction management platforms such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar industry software preferred
• Ground-up and/or complex commercial construction experience preferred

What the Opportunity Offers

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and level of project responsibility plus performance-based bonus and incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Opportunity to manage significant commercial construction projects throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth market
• Strong project backlog and continued organizational growth
• Meaningful ownership of project execution, financial performance, and client relationships
• Direct collaboration with experienced construction and executive leadership
• Opportunity to develop and mentor project teams
• Clear pathways into Senior Project Manager, Project Executive, and construction leadership positions

Why Partner with Stillpoint AEC

• Access to opportunities with established and growing general contractors and construction organizations
• Opportunities aligned with your construction background, compensation expectations, and long-term career goals
• Market insight into compensation, company culture, leadership, project backlog, and advancement opportunities
• Confidential representation and direct communication throughout the hiring process
• Personalized candidate representation and career advocacy rather than one-position recruiting
• Relationships with construction and AEC organizations across markets throughout the United States