Commercial Project Manager

RIMEPRO Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RIMEPRO Inc. in Nashville is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead ground-up commercial construction projects, including hospitality, mixed-use developments, retail and industrial facilities.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and client relationships from preconstruction through final completion. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience on large-scale projects, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, reads complex drawings, and ensures safety, quality,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Ground-up project delivery experience in hospitality, mixed-use, retail or industrial sectors.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, procurement, and contracts.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and MEP coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and profitability.
• Coordinate preconstruction activities, bidding, and subcontractor buyout.
• Develop and maintain schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Prepare and administer owner contracts, subcontracts, POs, and change orders.
• Review invoices, payments, and owner billing.
• Lead meetings with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Mentor Assistant PMs and Project Engineers.
• Closeout activities: punch lists, inspections, turnover docs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee ground-up commercial construction projects, including hospitality, mixed-use developments, retail, industrial facilities, and other large-scale commercial buildings.

This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of construction projects from preconstruction through final completion, including budgets, schedules, contracts, subcontractors, procurement, and client relationships.

The ideal candidate has a proven background in ground-up commercial construction, with experience managing complex projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining strong financial and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout.

• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and overall financial performance.

• Coordinate preconstruction activities, estimating, subcontractor bidding, bid leveling, and subcontractor buyout.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, procurement timelines, and construction deliverables.

• Prepare, negotiate, and administer owner contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.

• Monitor project costs, financial forecasts, cash flow, and overall project profitability.

• Review and approve subcontractor invoices, vendor payments, and owner billing applications.

• Work closely with Superintendents and Project Engineers to coordinate field operations and construction activities.

• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and project documentation.

• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify constructability concerns and potential risks.

• Oversee construction activities involving sitework, foundations, structural systems, building envelopes, interior finishes, and MEP systems.

• Lead owner meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and project progress reviews.

• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, budget concerns, subcontractor issues, and construction-related challenges.

• Ensure projects meet applicable building codes, safety regulations, quality standards, and contractual requirements.

• Manage project closeout activities, including punch lists, final inspections, commissioning coordination, warranties, and turnover documentation.

• Maintain strong client relationships and support future business development opportunities.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience.

• Strong experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects.

• Background in hospitality, mixed-use, retail, industrial, or similar commercial construction environments.

• Proven ability to manage construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.

• Experience overseeing project budgets, schedules, contracts, subcontractors, and procurement.

• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, structural systems, and building components.

• Experience managing project financials, including cost forecasting, change orders, billing, and profitability.

• Knowledge of commercial construction trades, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.

• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation.

• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Microsoft Project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience managing large-scale hospitality, mixed-use, retail, or industrial construction projects.

• Background in hotel construction, multistory commercial buildings, or complex developments.

• Experience with design-build, negotiated contracts, and preconstruction services.

• Experience managing projects with complex structural systems, challenging site logistics, or demanding schedules.

• Familiarity with concrete, structural steel, building envelopes, and complex MEP coordination.

• Experience managing multiple projects or large project teams.

• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar construction management software.

• Experience managing Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and project support personnel.

• Established relationships with subcontractors, architects, engineers, and commercial construction clients.