Commercial Construction Project Manager

Thomas Park; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Park is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Manager in Washington, DC to lead the full lifecycle of tenant improvement projects. You will manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while coordinating with superintendents, estimators, and the Director of Construction.

You will drive procurement, subcontractor buyouts, and compliance with codes and safety standards. Mentorship of junior team members is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a PM in commercial construction, tenant improvements preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Eng., Architecture, or related field.
• Demonstrated track record managing project budgets of $1M+ from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of AIA contracts, scheduling, and cost control practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to manage client relationships.
• Solid understanding of building codes, permitting processes, and jobsite safety standards (OSHA 30 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Own full project lifecycle management for assigned commercial construction projects, from preconstruction through closeout and warranty.
• Develop and maintain master project schedules and proactively resolve risks.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, change orders, and monthly financial reporting to leadership.
• Lead subcontractor buyout processes: scope review, bid leveling, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Proactively manage long‑lead procurement to maintain schedule commitments.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, architects, and engineers; run OAC meetings and distribute minutes.
• Review and manage submittals, RFIs, and change orders to keep the project moving.
• Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies to protect schedule and budget.
• Partner with Superintendent on jobsite logistics, safety, and quality control.
• Manage permitting and inspections with local jurisdictions; oversee closeout and final billing.
• Mentor project engineers or assistant PMs on the project team.

Skills

Budget management

Scheduling

Client relationships

Contracts knowledge (AIA)

PM software: Procore/Sage/Bluebeam

OSHA 30

Mentoring/team leadership

Procurement management

Risk mitigation

Multi-project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/CE/ME/Arch

Tools

MS Project

Procore

Sage

Bluebeam

Job description

Commercial Construction Project Manager

Thomas Park, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About TPC Contracting

TPC Contracting is a commercial general contracting firm focused on tenant improvements and interior build-outs across office, retail, and medical environments. The firm delivers pre‑construction and construction services from planning through completion.

TPC Contracting operates as an independent company within Thomas Park Holdings, with an ownership‑driven approach to execution, speed, and project delivery. Learn more: https://www.tpc-contracting.com/

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of commercial construction projects. This role owns the project P&L, schedule, subcontractor coordination, and client relationship for multiple active job sites, working closely with Superintendents, estimators, and the Director of Construction to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

What you’ll do

• Own full project lifecycle management for assigned commercial construction projects, from preconstruction and buyout through construction, closeout, and warranty.
• Develop and maintain master project schedules in coordination with the Superintendent; proactively identify and resolve schedule risks.
• Manage project budgets, including cost tracking, forecasting, change orders, and monthly financial reporting to leadership.
• Lead the subcontractor buyout process: scope review, bid leveling, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Proactively manage long‑lead procurement to maintain schedule commitments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, and engineers; run OAC (Owner‑Architect‑Contractor) meetings and distribute meeting minutes.
• Review and manage submittals, RFIs, and change orders to keep the project moving without delay.
• Identify project risks early and develop mitigation strategies before they impact schedule, budget, or client experience.
• Partner with the Superintendent on jobsite logistics, safety compliance, and quality control.
• Manage the permitting and inspection process in coordination with local jurisdictions.
• Oversee project closeout, including punch list completion, as‑builts, warranties, and final billing.
• Mentor project engineers or assistant project managers assigned to the project team, where applicable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction (tenant improvement experience preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent field experience.
• Demonstrated track record managing project budgets of $1M+ from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong working knowledge of construction contracts (AIA preferred), scheduling (MS Project, or similar), and cost control practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage client relationships through proactive communication and sound decision‑making.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction means and methods with the ability to evaluate constructability, cost impacts, and project risk.
• Solid understanding of building codes, permitting processes, and jobsite safety standards (OSHA 30 preferred).
• Proficiency with project management and estimating software (Procore, Sage, Bluebeam, or comparable platforms).
• Ability to prioritize tasks across multiple projects to turn over important deliverables and continue progress.

The pay range for this role is $90,000 - $100,000 per year.