Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Bear General Contractors is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead the successful execution of projects across various commercial sectors. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and effective communicator with a passion for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. This is a hands-on role that requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and attention to detail from preconstruction through closeout.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule Management

• Create and maintain detailed project schedules aligned with contractual milestones and field operations.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure timely execution.
• Proactively address scheduling risks and delays.

Jobsite Oversight

• Supervise project execution in partnership with the Superintendent.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, safety, and quality control.
• Ensure jobsite compliance with OSHA and internal safety standards.

Project Facilitation

• Procure and issue subcontracts and purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Coordinate pre-construction meetings with subcontractors to align on scope, logistics, and expectations.
• Manage all project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and meeting minutes.

Budget & Cost Control

• Maintain and track project budgets, labor, and equipment costs weekly.
• Prepare and submit monthly billing and pay applications.
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices and pay apps in coordination with field teams.
• Ensure all change orders are documented, submitted, and approved according to contract timelines.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Lead Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings; serve as the main point of contact for the client and design team.
• Maintain transparent, timely communication across all stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute progress reports and project updates.

Project Closeout

• Oversee punch list completion and final inspections.
• Manage collection of closeout documentation, including warranties and as-builts.
• Coordinate final billing, lien waivers, and project handoff.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Leadership: You motivate teams, take ownership of outcomes, and build a culture of accountability.
• Communication: You clearly articulate expectations and solutions with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors.
• Adaptability: You thrive under pressure and can pivot when schedules, scopes, or site conditions change.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented: You manage competing priorities without dropping the ball.
• Eager to Learn: You stay up to date on new technologies, construction methods, and industry trends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial construction.
• Proven track record of delivering projects from precon to closeout.
• Proficiency in construction management software (Procore preferred).
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, schedules, budgets, and permitting.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities