Commercial Construction Project Manager

SDAC; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SDAC is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead office renovations, tenant improvements, and other commercial builds from planning through completion. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, budget control, and timely delivery across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will manage budgets, schedules, and procurement while coordinating with superintendents, architects, engineers, and owners to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of commercial construction experience, including end-to-end project leadership.
• Experience with commercial building construction, renovations, or tenant improvements.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, contracts, and schedules.
• Strong understanding of cost controls, procurement, and change management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from preconstruction and mobilization through closeout.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work to identify requirements and issues.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, procurement plans, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate with superintendents to plan staffing, equipment, materials, and daily field activities.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals; develop scopes and coordinate subcontracts and POs.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Track costs and progress, resolve delays, and communicate risks to management.
• Serve as the primary project contact for clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Lead project meetings and maintain progress reports and action items.
• Coordinate permits, inspections, testing, and approvals.
• Monitor work quality and ensure compliance with plans and codes.
• Support safety requirements in coordination with field supervision.

Skills

Budget management

Scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

Client relationship

Reading drawings/specs

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/engineering

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

• Employee Type Exempt

Commercial Construction Project Manager

SDAC is seeking an experiencedCommercial Construction Project Manager to lead commercial construction and remodeling projects from planning through completion. Projects may include office renovations, tenant improvements, and construction of commercial buildings.

The ideal candidate is an organized, hands-on leader who can manage budgets and schedules, coordinate subcontractors and field teams, and build strong relationships with clients. This position works closely with superintendents, architects, engineers, and owners to deliver safe, high-quality projects on time and within budget.

What You’ll Do

• Manage assigned projects from preconstruction and mobilization through closeout.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work to identify project requirements and potential issues.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, procurement plans, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate with superintendents to plan staffing, equipment, materials, and daily field activities.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals; develop scopes of work and coordinate subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Manage submittals, requests for information, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Track costs and construction progress, resolve delays, and communicate project risks to management.
• Serve as the primary project contact for clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Lead project meetings and maintain accurate progress reports and action items.
• Coordinate permits, inspections, testing, and required approvals.
• Monitor work quality and compliance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable codes.
• Support company and site safety requirements in coordination with field supervision and safety personnel.
• Review subcontractor invoices and coordinate owner pay applications with accounting.
• Oversee punch lists, closeout documents, warranties, and final project turnover.

What You Bring

• At least five years of commercial construction experience, including experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Experience with commercial building construction, remodeling, renovations, or tenant improvements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, subcontractor coordination, and cost controls.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement, and change orders.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management software.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to travel to assigned project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar software.
• OSHA 30-hour construction training.
• Experience completing renovations in occupied facilities while minimizing disruption to building occupants.

SDAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. SDAC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.