Commercial Construction Project Manager

About the Job

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Indianapolis IN

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary/Compensation: Depending on Experience (DOE)

Key Skills: Commercial Construction Renovation Restoration Project Management Budget Management Project Scheduling Subcontractor Management Change Orders Pay Applications RFIs Submittals Client Relations Project Closeout

About the Company

A commercial construction company specializing in new construction renovations and restoration projects. The company works on a variety of commercial properties including occupied and historic buildings and emphasizes quality execution client communication and effective project management.

Position Summary

The Project Manager oversees commercial construction projects from contract award through final closeout with a focus on both new construction and renovation or restoration work. This role manages project budgets schedules subcontractors documentation and client relationships while coordinating closely with the Site Superintendent to ensure projects are completed safely efficiently and according to expectations.

The ideal candidate has general contractor experience managing commercial projects including renovations or restoration work and can independently manage multiple projects while maintaining strong relationships with owners architects subcontractors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution

• Lead project kickoff meetings procurement planning subcontractor buyout and contract execution.
  
• Develop and manage project schedules in coordination with the Site Superintendent.
  
• Coordinate project activities to ensure work progresses according to established timelines and requirements.
  
• Manage multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously.
  
• Plan construction activities in occupied or sensitive environments including schools churches medical facilities public buildings and historic properties.
  

Budget and Cost Management

• Manage project budgets cost tracking forecasting and financial performance.
  
• Review and process change orders pay applications and related project documentation.
  
• Monitor costs and schedules to identify potential risks and resolve issues promptly.
  
• Coordinate subcontractor agreements and manage contractual obligations.
  
• Maintain accurate project financial records and communicate budget updates to relevant stakeholders.
  

Subcontractor and Team Coordination

• Manage subcontractor relationships scopes of work agreements and performance.
  
• Coordinate with the Site Superintendent on manpower scheduling sequencing and field execution.
  
• Address construction challenges and coordinate solutions with project stakeholders.
  
• Maintain accountability for project quality schedule and budget objectives.
  

Client and Project Documentation

• Lead owner and architect meetings and maintain clear professional communication.
  
• Manage requests for information (RFIs) submittals and project correspondence.
  
• Communicate project progress changes risks and decisions to clients and internal teams.
  
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items.
  

Project Closeout

• Coordinate punch lists and completion of outstanding work.
  
• Manage warranties closeout documentation and final project turnover.
  
• Ensure required project records and deliverables are completed and submitted.
  
• Coordinate with clients subcontractors and field teams to support a smooth handover.
  

Work Environment

• Full-time commercial construction project management role based in the Indianapolis area.
  
• Requires coordination with site superintendents subcontractors owners architects and other project stakeholders.
  
• Project environments may include occupied buildings historic properties schools churches medical facilities and public buildings.
  

Requirements

• 5 years of experience managing commercial construction projects for a general contractor.
  
• Demonstrated experience with commercial renovations or restoration projects; experience limited exclusively to ground-up construction is not sufficient.
  
• Ability to manage project budgets schedules subcontractors and client relationships independently.
  
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
  
• Strong communication and relationship management skills particularly with owners and architects.
  
• Clear professional written communication skills.
  
• Degree in Construction Management Engineering or a related field or equivalent practical construction experience.
  
• Must live within commuting distance of Indianapolis Indiana.
  
• Strong organizational problem-solving and time-management skills.
  

Benefits

• Manage a diverse portfolio of commercial construction and renovation projects.
  
• Take ownership of projects from contract execution through final turnover.
  
• Collaborate directly with owners architects subcontractors and field leadership.
  
• Work on projects involving occupied historic and operational buildings.