Commercial Building Construction Project Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Commercial Construction
Travel: Local jobsite visits approximately 2-3 days per week
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Building Construction Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects from initial planning and preconstruction through execution, closeout, and final delivery.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial building construction, project scheduling, cost control, subcontractor management, estimating, procurement, and client relations. This individual must be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards, meeting deadlines, and ensuring projects remain within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage commercial construction projects from planning and development through groundbreaking, execution, and final completion.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, budgets, milestones, and progress reports.
- Coordinate procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services to meet project requirements and timelines.
- Prepare detailed scopes of work for subcontractors and vendors based on project specifications and requirements.
- Review, negotiate, and execute contracts with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
- Prepare, review, and submit owner and subcontractor change orders.
- Monitor project costs, manage expenses, and support project accounting, cost tracking, and profit-and-loss reporting.
- Oversee project team members and coordinate with site superintendents to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to plan.
- Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor construction progress, workmanship, quality control, and compliance with project requirements.
- Lead and participate in project meetings, resolve issues, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Maintain clear communication channels and reporting procedures among project team members.
- Identify potential project risks, delays, and cost overruns and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Oversee project closeout activities, documentation, and final deliverables.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining attention to detail and meeting established deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing commercial building construction projects.
- Strong understanding of the commercial construction process, from preconstruction through project closeout.
- Demonstrated experience in project scheduling, estimating, budgeting, cost control, and procurement.
- Experience preparing and managing contracts, purchase orders, scopes of work, and change orders.
- Proven ability to manage subcontractors, vendors, superintendents, and project teams.
- Strong knowledge of project financials, cost tracking, and project profitability.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and diverse project teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
- A consistent employment history demonstrating accountability, professionalism, and integrity.
- Willingness and ability to travel to active jobsites approximately 2-3 days per week.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing multiple commercial building projects simultaneously.
- Experience with construction contracts, subcontractor negotiations, and vendor management.
- Familiarity with construction project management software, scheduling tools, budgeting systems, and reporting platforms.
- Experience monitoring project profitability and maintaining accurate project cost reports.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid major holidays
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance