Construction Project Manager

Ascendion; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Job summary

Ascendion in Syracuse, NY is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Commercial Construction to lead complex projects from pre-construction through closeout. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years of commercial construction experience, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong planning, numeric, and document management skills. Excellent collaboration with clients and teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction, general contracting, subcontractor coordination, and project delivery.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, structural drawings, construction documents, and complete plan sets.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, equipment, and building processes.
• Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, cost forecasting, procurement, and contract administration.
• Understanding of construction accounting principles, financial controls, risk management, and contractual obligations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of commercial construction projects, from pre-construction through final completion and closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, scopes of work, procurement plans, and documentation.
• Coordinate subcontractor selection, buyout, contract negotiations, purchasing, and material procurement.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address scheduling conflicts, delays, and resource requirements.
• Prepare and manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and other project documentation.

Skills

Construction management experience

Budgeting and cost forecasting

Scheduling and project delivery

Blueprints and construction documents

Subcontractor coordination

Contract administration

Microsoft Office proficiency

PM software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM software

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Salary: $120,000–$150,000 annually

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Commercial Construction to join an established general contracting and construction management organization in Syracuse, New York.

This opportunity offers the chance to work with a well-established construction team that values quality workmanship, long-term client relationships, collaboration, and community development. The organization provides commercial construction services across multiple project phases, from pre-construction planning and budgeting through execution, closeout, and warranty support.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Management

• Manage all phases of commercial construction projects, from pre-construction through final completion and closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, scopes of work, procurement plans, and documentation.
• Coordinate subcontractor selection, buyout, contract negotiations, purchasing, and material procurement.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address scheduling conflicts, delays, and resource requirements.
• Prepare and manage submittals, requests for information (RFIs), change orders, and other project documentation.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction, general contracting, subcontractor coordination, and project delivery.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, structural drawings, construction documents, and complete plan sets.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, equipment, and building processes.
• Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, cost forecasting, procurement, and contract administration.
• Understanding of construction accounting principles, financial controls, risk management, and contractual obligations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management and scheduling software.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$120,000 – $150,000]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching