Commercial Construction Project Manager

Martincommercial; East Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Commercial Properties seeks an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead complex projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule compliance. This on-site role is based in East Lansing, MI, with a focus on coordinating design procurement, safety, and field operations to deliver the client’s vision on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of PM experience in commercial construction, strong communication, and a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years’ proven PM experience in commercial construction.
• Demonstrated ownership of the full construction lifecycle.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with field and office teams.
• Exceptional organizational habits and comfort navigating multiple moving parts.
• High attention to details and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A passion for building – and building the right way.
• A commitment to safety, integrity, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate between Martin, field leadership, foremen, and self-perform crews.
• Lead risk assessment and implement solutions at project and company level.
• Oversee estimating, bid packages, subcontractor buyout, and contract negotiations.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and cost controls.
• Oversee RFI, change orders, and pay applications.
• Coordinate closely with owners, subcontractors, superintendents, and internal teams.
• Develop short-interval plans and look-ahead schedules to maintain momentum.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and procurement to ensure readiness.
• Identify and remove obstacles to crew success.
• Champion safety and uphold company safety standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

MS Project

Job description

Martin Commercial Properties is seeking an experienced, collaborative Commercial Construction Project Manager to support our team. As Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing all facets of commercial construction projects to include budget, schedule, design procurement, construction and quality control.

POSITION IS ON-SITE IN OUR EAST LANSING, MI OFFICE. ONLY LOCAL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Ability to manage time, plan, schedule, organize, and prioritize responsibilities to consistently meet deadlines.
• Serve as key liason between Martin, field leadership, foremen, and self-perform crews – keeping communitcation clear and aligned.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and communicate effective solutions while thoughfully managing risk at both the project and company levels.
• Lead estimating efforts, bid packages, subcontractor buyout, and contract negotiations.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and cost controls.
• Oversee RFI, change order, and pay application processes.
• Coordinate closely with owners, subcontractors, superintendents, and internal teams.
• Develop short-interval plans, look-ahead schedules, and daily work plans to support field teams and maintain project momentum.
• Manage scope-specific RFIs, submittals, and procurement, ensuring materials, tools, and equipment are ordered, delivered, and ready when needed.
• Proactively identify and remove obstacles to support crew success.
• Champion safety, reinforcing best practices and partnering with our safety team to lead by example.
• Deliver an exceptional client experience aligned with Martin’s standards of excellence.
• Perform other realted duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years’ proven Project Manager experience in commercial construction
• Demonstrated ownership of the full construction lifecycle
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with field and office teams
• Exceptional organizational habits and comfort navigating multiple moving parts
• High attention to details and ability to remain calm under pressure
• A passion for building – and building the right way
• A commitment to safety, integrity, and quality

Technical Skiils

• Ability to easily read and understand blueprints and specifications
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook

Physical Requirements

The work often requires daily visits at one or more construction sites. The position is often exposed to sounds and loud noises, such as construction equipment. The job requires the wearing of protective equipment when on the construction site (hardhat, safety glasses, and highly visible clothing). Temperatures and conditions may vary depending on the the weather and seasons.

• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, reach (with hands and arms), climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, be able to use a telephone and operate a keyboard.
• Be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25-pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50-pounds.