Commercial Construction Project Manager

Cleveland Construction, Inc.; Mentor, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance + 1

401k

Employee Discount Program

PTO

8 Paid Holidays

Competitive Pay + other packages

Job summary

Cleveland Construction in Mentor, OH is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to serve as the primary project planner for high profile commercial construction projects across the US. This role requires coordinating schedules, controlling costs, and ensuring on-time delivery with minimal travel to job sites.

You will read blueprints, manage bids, negotiate contracts, and ensure safety compliance while leading teams and communicating progress to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as GC Commercial Construction Project Manager.
• Degree in Construction Management, civil engineering, or related field preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with project scheduling or CAD software; strong leadership, budget tracking, negotiation, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Create realistic project timelines, track milestones, and manage the critical path from pre-construction to closeout.
• Oversee project costs, manage subcontractor bids, process pay applications, and prevent budget overages.
• Negotiate and draft contracts with general contractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers.
• Secure necessary local building licenses and ensure strict adherence to safety regulations and building codes.
• Act as the primary contact for clients, reporting progress updates and resolving site issues immediately.

Skills

Budget tracking

Negotiation

Leadership

Risk management

Reading blueprints

Education

Construction Management degree

Civil engineering degree

Tools

Project scheduling software

CAD software

Job description

Commercial Project Manager

Cleveland Construction is looking to add a Commercial Project Manager to its Mentor, OH location, to serve as the primary project planner for high profile commercial construction projects across the US. This role requires minimal travel to the job sites to drive productivity and accuracy throughout the project.

Why Cleveland Construction?

Cleveland Construction is a family owned and operated National construction company specializing in general contracting, construction management, design-build, and self-performing walls and ceilings services. We operate everything through our 4 pillars: Thoroughness, Respect, Accountability, Communication.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance + add-ons
• 401k
• Employee Discount Program
• PTO
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Competitive Pay + other packages

Key Job Functions

• Create realistic project timelines, track milestones, and manage the critical path from pre-construction to closeout.
• Oversee project costs, manage subcontractor bids, process pay applications, and prevent budget overages.
• Negotiate and draft contracts with general contractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers.
• Secure necessary local building licenses and ensure strict adherence to safety regulations and building codes.
• Act as the primary contact for clients, reporting progress updates and resolving site issues immediately.

What You Need

• 5+ years’ experience as a GC Commercial Construction Project Manager
• Degree in Construction Management, civil engineering, or other related field preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, understand mechanical and electrical systems, and use project scheduling or CAD software
• Strong leadership, budget tracking, negotiation, and risk-management abilities