Commercial Project Manager - Cleveland Construction

Michael Page; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary

Profit Sharing

Vehicle Allowance

401(k) match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Michael Page is representing a rapidly growing Northeast Ohio commercial construction firm seeking a seasoned Project Manager. You will own project delivery from preconstruction to closeout, coordinating budgets, schedules, procurement, and field leadership to ensure on-time, on-budget performance.

You will oversee cost forecasting, change management, and stakeholder communications while maintaining safety and quality across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience managing both ground-up and renovation/interior fit-out projects.
• Strong estimating and preconstruction experience.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and profitability.
• Experience across multiple commercial sectors such as retail, office, hospitality, healthcare, education, industrial, or mixed-use construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with field leadership.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, procurement, and execution efforts.
• Prepare and manage project estimates, buyout activities, and subcontractor agreements.
• Monitor project financials, cost forecasting, profitability, and risk management.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project reporting.
• Conduct regular meetings with clients, project teams, and subcontractor partners.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Travel to project sites as needed throughout the region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Budgeting

Scheduling

Construction software

Client coordination

Team leadership

Tools

Construction management software

Project scheduling tools

Job description

• Join a rapidly growing commercial general contractor
• Take ownership of diverse, high-profile projects while working collaboratively

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected commercial construction firm experiencing significant growth throughout Northeast Ohio. Known for its entrepreneurial culture, collaborative environment, and commitment to employee development, the company has built a reputation for delivering quality projects while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and employees.

Unlike highly corporate organizations where employees can feel like a number, this team values communication, mentorship, and individual contributions. Leadership remains accessible and actively involved in project execution, creating an environment where new ideas are encouraged and professional growth is accelerated.

Employees are given a voice, trusted with responsibility, and empowered to make meaningful contributions to the company's continued success. The organization prides itself on building great projects while fostering long-term careers and maintaining a people-first culture.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with field leadership.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, procurement, and execution efforts.
• Prepare and manage project estimates, buyout activities, and subcontractor agreements.
• Monitor project financials, cost forecasting, profitability, and risk management.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project reporting.
• Conduct regular meetings with clients, project teams, and subcontractor partners.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Travel to project sites as needed throughout the region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience managing both ground-up and renovation/interior fit-out projects.
• Strong estimating and preconstruction experience.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and profitability.
• Experience across multiple commercial sectors such as retail, office, hospitality, healthcare, education, industrial, or mixed-use construction.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing.
• Experience working directly with owners, architects, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Proficiency with construction management software and project scheduling tools.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to project management.

What's on Offer

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary starting at $110,000+ depending on experience.
• Annual profit-sharing program.
• Vehicle allowance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Long-term career advancement opportunities.