Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Location: Watertown, NY | Schedule: Hybrid

Salary: $75,000–$100,000

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial, state, and federal construction projects ranging from $100K to $7M . This is an opportunity to join a small, independent team with significant room for long-term growth.

Responsibilities

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• Manage 1–3 projects from preconstruction through closeout
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• Develop schedules, budgets, forecasts, and 3-week lookaheads
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• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams
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• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation
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• Lead subcontractor buyout, scope review, and negotiations
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• Conduct site visits and project meetings
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• Monitor project progress, quality, costs, and compliance
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• Identify risks and resolve issues to keep projects on schedule and budget
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• Oversee project closeout, punch lists, and turnover
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Qualifications

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• 3+ years of construction management experience
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• Degree or equivalent hands-on construction experience
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• Experience managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and vendors
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• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering is a plus
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Project Details

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• Commercial, state, and federal projects
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• Project values: $100K–$7M
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• Project duration: 6 months–2 years
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• Mix of ground-up construction and renovations
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• Approximately 3 days in office / 2 days on site , depending on project stage
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• Occasional travel throughout New York State and the Northeast
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Benefits & Perks

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• $75K–$100K salary
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• Annual profit-based bonus
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• Health insurance with 80% employer coverage
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• Vision insurance
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• 401(k) with company match
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• PTO (6 months 1 week PTO, 1-6 years 2 weeks PTO, 7+ years 3 weeks PTO)
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• Paid holidays
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• Flexible, laid-back work environment
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• Strong opportunity for advancement and long-term growth
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Software: Sage Timberline, Primavera, Bluebeam

This is an opportunity for a Project Manager who enjoys solving unique challenges, taking ownership, and working in a hands-on environment rather than a highly corporate setting.

We look forward to your application!