Commercial Construction Project Manager

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager for complex commercial GC projects in the Portland area, including healthcare, education, data centers, and office buildings. The role requires at least 5 years of PM experience delivering ground-up facilities on time and within budget.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractors, collaborate with architects and owners, and lead project teams to safety and quality standards while maintaining strong client

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PM experience in commercial ground-up construction.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, data centers, or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven leadership and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of complex commercial construction projects, from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractors with full accountability.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, owners, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Oversee field operations to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with specifications.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project teams while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with healthcare, mission-critical, data center, higher education, retail clients and stakeholders.
• Anticipate project risks, resolve issues proactively, and ensure projects meet client expectations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Budget control

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Job description

Experience Required: 5+ Years | Focus: Complex Commercial (Ground-up)

Salary Range: $120K - $170K (Based on Experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Commercial General Contracting (GC) and proven expertise managing complex commercial construction projects (hospitals, colleges, schools, university campuses, data centers, office buildings, retail, etc.). The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of project management experience in Portland area and a track record of delivering complex commercial facilities on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all phases of complex commercial construction projects, from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractors with full accountability.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, owners, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Oversee field operations to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with specifications.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project teams while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with healthcare, mission-critical, data center, higher education, retail clients and stakeholders.
• Anticipate project risks, resolve issues proactively, and ensure projects meet client expectations.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in commercial ground-up construction, specifically in Healthcare, Higher Education, Data center, Mission-critical, office buildings, retail, and TI projects.
• Proven background with a Commercial General Contractor (GC).
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, scheduling, and cost control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-relations skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, MS Project, or similar).
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.