Project Manager

Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents, safety standards, and company quality expectations.

The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact between clients, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Preconstruction:

• Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, and scope requirements
• Develop project schedules and sequencing plans
• Assist with budgeting, value engineering, and scope clarification
• Coordinate subcontractor buyout and procurement
• Lead project kickoff meetings

Project Execution & Management:

• Manage multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously
• Maintain project schedule and proactively address delays
• Monitor project costs, track budgets, and control expenses
• Process RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Conduct regular project meetings with stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Financial Management:

• Prepare and manage project budgets
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices
• Generate owner pay applications
• Track and negotiate change orders
• Maintain accurate cost forecasting and reporting

Communication & Client Relations:

• Serve as primary liaison with owners and design teams
• Provide regular project updates and progress reports
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors

Quality & Safety Oversight:

• Ensure quality standards are met throughout construction
• Enforce safety policies and OSHA compliance
• Coordinate inspections and ensure successful project closeout

Project Closeout:

• Manage punch list completion
• Oversee final inspections and occupancy approvals
• Ensure delivery of warranties, as-builts, and O&M manuals

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
• Equivalent experience considered

Experience:

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• Experience managing projects ranging from $1M–$20M+ (adjust as needed)
• Experience with ground-up and/or tenant improvement projects preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, and methods
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Strong budgeting and cost-control skills
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

Work Environment:

• Combination of office and active construction site environments
• Ability to walk job sites and navigate uneven terrain
• Occasional travel may be required