Commercial Construction Project Manager

Jobot; Montgomery Village (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Fuel card

Cell phone

Excellent benefits

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Career growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead ground-up projects in a fast-paced environment. You will work with field leadership, clients, architects, and subcontractors to drive project success from planning through turnover.

The ideal candidate has a track record of managing $10M+ commercial projects, with strong budgeting and scheduling skills and a focus on safety and quality. This on-site role offers strong benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Proven experience managing ground-up construction.
• Experience managing projects of $10M+ and understanding budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, procurement, and subcontractor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Own budgets, schedules, buyout, and financial performance.
• Manage subcontractors, contracts, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships.

Skills

Ground-up construction

Budgeting

Scheduling

Subcontractor management

Communication

Travel

Education

Construction Management, Engineering or related degree

Job description

Commercial Construction Project Manager

$110000 - $150000 per year | Washington, DC | On-site | Permanent

Commercial Project Manager, Ground-Up Projects, Growing Design-Build GC, Strong Local Pipeline, Great Benefits, Vehicle Allowance & Career Growth!

A bit about us:

Our client is a growing commercial General Contractor seeking experienced Project Manager to join the team. With a diverse portfolio of projects and a strong backlog of work, we provide employees with the opportunity to work on challenging assignments while building long-term careers in a supportive environment. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a culture focused on teamwork, safety, and project success.

Why join us?

• Strong Compensation + Bonus Potential
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• Vehicle Allowance, Fuel Card + Cell Phone
• Excellent Benefits + 401(k) Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth + Professional Development
• Join a Growing Commercial GC with Exciting Ground-Up Work

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead ground-up projects from initial planning through final turnover. This is an opportunity to join a growing general contractor with a strong pipeline of commercial work and take ownership of projects while working closely with field leadership, clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has successfully managed ground-up commercial construction projects and understands both the operational and financial sides of the job. This person will be responsible for keeping projects organized, profitable, on schedule, and moving forward while maintaining strong communication with everyone involved.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Own budgets, schedules, buyout, and financial performance
• Manage subcontractors, contracts, change orders, RFIs, and submittals
• Partner with field teams to keep projects on schedule and on budget
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners
• Identify project risks and proactively resolve issues
• Maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships
• Travel periodically to active project sites as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• Proven experience managing ground-up construction
• General contractor experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing commercial projects of $10M+
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, procurement, and subcontractor management
• Familiarity with site development, utilities, and ground-up construction sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and construction documents
• Strong knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, buyout, billing, and closeout
• Excellent organization, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
• Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree preferred
• Proficiency with common construction management and scheduling technology preferred
• Ability to travel periodically for project meetings and site visits

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