Commercial Construction Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Construction Project Manager responsible for overseeing multiple projects. This role includes collaborating with architects and subcontractors, managing schedules, and ensuring high-quality deliverables at project completion. Successful candidates will have significant experience and a proven track record in construction management, demonstrating excellent organizational skills and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in construction management or estimating.
• Experience with Procore is a plus.
• Knowledge of quality, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects from start to finish.
• Estimate and bid for projects when necessary.
• Collaborate with Owners, Architects, and Subcontractors.

Skills

Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager and/or Estimator

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and analyzing plans

Ability to collaborate with engineers and architects

Experience in creating and tracking construction schedules

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Roles/Responsibilities

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple projects from start to finish, working collaboratively with Owners, Architects, Superintendents, and Subcontractors. Delivering a quality product at project completion is essential to the success of this role. Additionally, the role includes estimating and bidding projects when necessary.

Skills

• Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager and/or Estimator (minimum 10-15 years)
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple projects simultaneously in a challenging, fast-paced environment with frequent priority shifts
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and analyzing plans and specifications
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, architects, and vendors for project success
• Experience in creating, maintaining, and tracking construction schedules (Microsoft Project)
• Supervision and coordination of submittals, logs, etc.
• Submission, tracking, and distribution of Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Review of Value Engineering options
• Preparation, submission, and tracking of Change Orders
• Accurate preparation of detailed cost estimates, including quantity take-offs, line items, and subcontractor summaries by division
• Collaboration with other project and assistant project managers on estimating
• Preparation of estimates, proposals, and bid submission documents within required timeframes
• Review of project solicitation documents for accuracy and completeness, and developing questions related to scope of work
• Evaluation and analysis of subcontractor/vendor proposals for scope accuracy
• Negotiation and development of subcontractor scopes of work, pricing, and purchase orders for materials
• Building and maintaining relationships with material suppliers and subcontractors
• Analysis of bid documents to understand risks and opportunities
• Participation in pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits
• Preparation and facilitation of project meetings with owners and subcontractors
• Issue resolution during construction
• Determination of required resources (manpower, equipment, materials)
• Experience with Procore is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of quality, health, and safety standards
• Excellent time management and organizational skills