Commercial Construction Project Manager

Michael Page; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary transparency—$100,000 to $135,0

Benefits included

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead high-profile commercial projects in the Rochester region. You will manage projects from award through final turnover, coordinating budgets, schedules, procurement, and teams to deliver high-quality builds.

You will collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience within commercial construction.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and project financials.
• Experience overseeing ground-up construction and/or significant renovation projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, sequencing, and project delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from award through final completion.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, and resource plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and internal project teams.
• Lead project planning, procurement, and preconstruction activities.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions to address schedule or budget challenges.
• Review contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Facilitate communication between field teams, clients, architects, engineers, and key stakeholders.
• Conduct project meetings and provide regular progress updates to leadership and clients.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Support project closeout, punch list completion, and turnover activities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client management

Contract administration

Cost control

Procore

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MS Project

Reading drawings

Travel flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MS Project

Job description

• Take ownership of high-profile commercial projects.
• Join a growing organization with long-term career potential.

• Take ownership of high-profile commercial projects.
• Join a growing organization with long-term career potential.

About Our Client

Our client is an established construction firm specializing in commercial building projects throughout the region. With a strong pipeline of work and a reputation for quality, safety, and client service, the organization provides team members with the opportunity to lead meaningful projects while advancing their careers in a collaborative environment.

Job Description

• Manage commercial construction projects from award through final completion.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, and resource plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and internal project teams.
• Lead project planning, procurement, and preconstruction activities.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions to address schedule or budget challenges.
• Review contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Facilitate communication between field teams, clients, architects, engineers, and key stakeholders.
• Conduct project meetings and provide regular progress updates to leadership and clients.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Support project closeout, punch list completion, and turnover activities.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects in sectors such as healthcare, education, industrial, office, retail, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced project environment and build strong client relationships.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, LEED, or similar credentials are preferred but not required.

Required Skills And Experience

• 5+ years of project management experience within commercial construction.
• Proven success managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and project financials.
• Experience overseeing ground-up construction and/or significant renovation projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, sequencing, and project delivery practices.
• Knowledge of contract administration, change management, and cost control processes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and client management skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

What's On Offer

• Permanent, full-time Commercial Construction Project Manager position.
• Salary range of $100,000 to $135,000.
• Benefits included in the offer.