Commercial Project Manager

gpac; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

gpac is assisting a Birmingham, Alabama–based commercial construction firm in their search for a Project Manager with a strong background in ground-up, commercial builds. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of project management experience and prior APM experience, capable of taking ownership from preconstruction through completion on projects valued between $5M and $40M.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, managing budgets, coordinating with owners and design teams, and leading

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience managing ground-up, commercial construction projects.
• Experience overseeing projects ranging from $5M-$40M.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and project plans.
• Coordinate owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Review plans, contracts, and project documents.
• Control costs, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and pay applications.
• Lead project meetings and maintain stakeholder communication.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety, and financial performance.
• Provide leadership to Assistant Project Managers and project staff.
• Maintain client and design-team relationships.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Skills

Construction project management

Assistant Project Manager (APM)

Budget management

Ground-up construction

Construction processes

Scheduling

Project financials

Communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Construction software

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Location: Birmingham, AL

Position Type: Full-Time

About The Opportunity

A well-established commercial construction company based in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who has progressed from an Assistant Project Manager role and is ready to take full ownership of projects from preconstruction through completion. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Project Management experience, a strong background managing ground-up construction projects, and experience overseeing projects ranging from $5M-$40M. Commercial construction experience is preferred, but candidates with diverse ground-up project experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and overall project plans
• Coordinate owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project documents
• Manage project costs, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and pay applications
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong communication with project stakeholders
• Monitor project progress, quality, safety, and financial performance
• Identify potential issues and develop solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Provide leadership and guidance to Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project staff
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and design teams
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the company's quality standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction Project Management experience
• Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager/APM required
• Experience managing projects ranging from $5M-$40M
• Commercial construction experience strongly preferred
• Diverse ground-up construction experience will be consideredStrong understanding of construction processes, contracts, scheduling, and project financials
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively resolve project challenges
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred

Why Join?

• Join a growing and respected Birmingham-based construction company
• Opportunity to take ownership of significant commercial projects
• Work on a diverse range of ground-up construction projects
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for career growth
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.