Commercial Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead multiple commercial construction projects throughout the Greater Cincinnati area.

This is a senior-level project management position for someone who can take ownership of projects from turnover through final closeout. The Project Manager will be responsible for project financials, scheduling, contracts, subcontractor management, client relationships, quality, safety, and overall project execution .

The ideal candidate has significant commercial construction experience and is comfortable managing multiple projects while working directly with owners, clients, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and field leadership. Direct construction or construction-management experience is required.

What You'll Do

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead and coordinate multiple commercial construction projects
• Take overall responsibility for project execution, financial performance, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction
• Develop project plans and establish expectations with internal teams and project stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with field leadership throughout construction
• Identify project risks and develop solutions before they impact cost or schedule
• Lead project meetings and communicate progress, challenges, and upcoming requirements
• Ensure contractual obligations and project requirements are met
• Maintain accountability for projects from initial turnover through final closeout

Scheduling & Field Coordination

• Develop, maintain, and communicate master project schedules
• Establish project milestones and critical dates
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, materials, and field activities
• Monitor project progress against established schedules
• Identify potential delays and implement corrective actions
• Work closely with field leadership to maintain productivity and project sequencing

Financial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets
• Monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts, and financial performance
• Review financial reports and identify potential cost overruns
• Manage change orders and additional work
• Review subcontractor and vendor pricing
• Monitor project billing and payment status
• Participate in regular project and operations reviews
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements

Contracts & Subcontractor Management

• Understand and administer owner contracts and subcontract agreements
• Manage subcontractor scope, performance, and contractual requirements
• Review project documentation for potential scope changes
• Negotiate project-related issues with subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Ensure subcontractors meet schedule, quality, safety, and project requirements
• Maintain proper documentation related to contractual and financial issues

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients throughout the project
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and project partners
• Provide clients with clear and timely project updates
• Participate in owner and design-team meetings
• Resolve project issues professionally and proactively
• Support estimating, proposal development, and business-development efforts as needed
• Maintain relationships that support repeat business and long-term partnerships

Safety & Quality

• Promote and enforce project safety requirements
• Ensure adherence to established QA/QC standards
• Work with field leadership to address safety or quality concerns
• Ensure completed work meets contractual requirements, plans, specifications, and company standards
• Maintain high standards for ethics, compliance, and professional conduct

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of directly related construction or construction-management experience
• Strong commercial construction project management background
• Experience independently managing projects from startup through closeout
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and field operations
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and change orders
• Experience developing and maintaining construction schedules
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and subcontract agreements
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documents
• Experience managing subcontractors and vendors
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction/project -management software
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout the Greater Cincinnati area

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Candidates without a degree may be considered based on significant directly related construction experience
• Estimating, bidding, and proposal-development experience
• Experience with firm-fixed-price contracts
• Strong understanding of construction cost accounting
• Experience participating in business development and client pursuits
• Experience managing multiple commercial projects simultaneously

Physical & Jobsite Requirements

This position requires regular visits to active construction sites. Candidates must be able to safely navigate construction environments, including:

• Walking active jobsites and uneven surfaces
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and navigating areas under construction
• Working around construction equipment and active trades
• Occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds
• Working in indoor and outdoor environments with varying weather and noise conditions

Blueprint Search Group is a construction recruiting agency working on behalf of their clients.

Company Description

Blueprint Search Group is a construction recruiting agency working on behalf of their clients.