Commercial Construction Project Manager

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

Job summary

TPC Contracting in the Washington, DC area seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction to closeout. You will own schedules, manage budgets, lead subcontractor buyout, and coordinate with clients, architects, and engineers to ensure timely delivery.

Applicants should have 5+ years in project management, a related bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with Procore, Sage, and MS Project.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction.
• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field or equivalent.
• Experience managing project budgets of $1M+ from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of contracts (AIA), scheduling, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Own full project lifecycle management from preconstruction to closeout.
• Develop and maintain master schedules with the Superintendent.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, change orders, and monthly reporting to leadership.
• Lead subcontractor buyout: scope review, bids, negotiation, and contracts.
• Proactively manage long-lead procurement to protect schedule.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, architects, and engineers; run OAC meetings.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and change orders to avoid delays.
• Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Superintendent on site logistics, safety, and quality control.
• Manage permitting and inspection processes with local jurisdictions.
• Oversee closeout, punch lists, warranties, and final billing.
• Mentor project engineers or assistant PMs.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Client communication

Risk management

Constructability review

Vendor negotiation

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Sage

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

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.

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/