Commercial Construction Project Management

Jobot; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Diverse Project Portfolio

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager in Richmond, VA to lead large-scale projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role focuses on budgets, schedules, and financial performance while coordinating with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and field leadership.

You will drive project delivery, enforce safety standards, manage multiple projects, and mentor team members in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction Management or related field; preferred/required as specified by the employer.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Commercial Construction Project Manager.
• Experience on projects valued at $20M+ and with GC/CM firms.
• Strong background in project accounting, budgeting, and documentation management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Bluebeam; experience with scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities with Project Superintendent and construction team.
• Oversee project finances, budgets, and contract documentation.
• Prepare and monitor construction schedules with Superintendents and subs.
• Develop and manage project budgets; monitor RFIs, RFPs, and change orders.
• Prepare owner payment applications and maintain administrative logs.
• Lead safety standards and mentor project team; manage multiple projects.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Team leadership

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

MS Project

Primavera P6

Phoenix

Autodesk Viewers

SharePoint

Job description

Commercial Construction Project Management

$95000 - $150000 per year | Richmond, VA | On-site | Permanent

PROJECT MANAGER – COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION + LARGE-SCALE PROJECTS + CAREER GROWTH

A bit about us:

Founded nearly seven decades ago and based in Newport News, Virginia, with additional offices in Richmond, Virginia, we are a family-owned commercial construction and general contracting organization serving Virginia and the Carolinas. We specialize in construction management, design-build, development, virtual construction, green building, and public-private partnerships across diverse industries. We are committed to delivering quality projects while investing in our employees through professional development, lifelong learning, employee wellness, and community involvement.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary (DOE) + performance incentives
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities: Join a respected commercial construction organization with opportunities for professional development
• Collaborative Work Environment: Work alongside experienced construction professionals and industry leaders
• Diverse Project Portfolio: Gain exposure to complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion

Job Details

Build your future by leading commercial construction projects that make a lasting impact. We’re seeking an experienced construction project management professional for a permanent, full-time opportunity overseeing projects from preconstruction through closeout.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of budgets, schedules, financial performance, and project delivery while partnering with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and field leadership. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, keeping teams aligned, and delivering quality work safely and profitably, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all project activities with the Project Superintendent and construction team.
• Oversee and manage project finances, budgets, and contract documentation.
• Prepare, maintain, and monitor construction schedules in collaboration with Superintendents and subcontractors.
• Develop, implement, and manage project budgets.
• Oversee submittal logs, documentation, and approval processes.
• Schedule and conduct regular owner and subcontractor meetings.
• Review and process subcontractor Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Prepare, distribute, and obtain approval for owner change orders.
• Develop and issue subcontractor change orders and corresponding budget revisions.
• Prepare and distribute monthly owner applications for payment.
• Maintain project administrative logs and oversee project closeout activities.
• Manage multiple projects at varying stages of development and construction.
• Lead and enforce company safety standards and jobsite requirements.
• Manage, mentor, and provide direction to project team members.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve project challenges and potential delays.
• Monitor project schedules to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Oversee green building requirements and project sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Building Construction Management or a related discipline preferred/required as specified by the employer.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Commercial Construction Project Manager.
• 10+ years of overall commercial construction experience preferred based on the hiring profile.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects valued at $20 million or more.
• Experience working for a General Contractor (GC) or Construction Management (CM) firm.
• Strong background in construction estimating, project accounting, financial management, and document administration.
• Experience managing project budgets, subcontractor contracts, change orders, RFIs, RFPs, and payment applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Experience with construction scheduling software such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or Phoenix.
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• COINS, Autodesk Viewers, and SharePoint experience preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes, project documentation, and contract administration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and oversee project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.