Location: Homestead, PA 15120 (Pittsburgh Area)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 5+ Years
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to join an established general contractor in the Pittsburgh area.
This is an opportunity for a hands-on construction professional with strong experience managing commercial renovations, tenant improvements, interior build-outs, retail, restaurant, office, and smaller ground-up construction projects.
The ideal candidate has experience independently managing multiple commercial construction projects valued at $3 million or less, taking ownership of budgets, schedules, subcontractors, project documentation, and execution from preconstruction through closeout.
We are particularly interested in Project Managers who have worked directly for a commercial general contractor and understand how to manage multiple smaller, fast-paced projects simultaneously.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Bonus opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects.
- Work with an established commercial general contractor in the Pittsburgh market.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Construction Project Management
- Independently manage commercial construction projects valued at up to $3 million.
- Oversee projects from preconstruction and planning through final completion.
- Manage multiple commercial renovation, tenant improvement, and construction projects simultaneously.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
- Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Conduct project kickoff, preconstruction, and progress meetings.
- Monitor project milestones, deliverables, and overall performance.
- Manage construction budgets, project costs, and profitability.
- Coordinate subcontractor bidding, buyout, contracts, and scope reviews.
- Monitor project financial performance, cost reporting, and budget variances.
- Review subcontractor invoices, owner billing, and change orders.
- Identify potential cost overruns and implement corrective measures.
- Coordinate material procurement, vendor pricing, and subcontractor commitments.
Scheduling & Subcontractor Coordination
- Develop and maintain construction schedules and project timelines.
- Coordinate subcontractors, field personnel, and project resources.
- Review short-term look-ahead schedules and resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Monitor subcontractor performance, quality, and productivity.
- Coordinate project logistics, materials, and equipment.
- Ensure construction activities meet project deadlines and contractual requirements.
Construction Documentation & Closeout
- Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, and project documentation.
- Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
- Coordinate inspections, punch lists, warranties, and project closeout.
- Maintain communication with owners, clients, and project stakeholders.Identify project risks, resolve construction issues, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of commercial construction Project Management experience working for a general contractor.
- Proven experience independently managing commercial construction projects valued at $3 million or less.
- Strong background in commercial renovations, tenant improvements, build-outs, or related commercial construction.
- Experience managing multiple active construction projects simultaneously.
- Strong knowledge of subcontractor bidding, buyout, contract administration, and scope coordination.
- Hands-on experience with construction scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, and financial management.
- Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and construction documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret commercial construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
- Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction project management software.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing commercial projects involving retail, restaurants, office spaces, tenant improvements, and renovations.
- Experience managing smaller ground-up commercial construction projects.
- Experience handling multiple concurrent projects valued under $3 million.
- Familiarity with Sage, Timberline, or similar construction management software.
- Established relationships with Pittsburgh-area subcontractors and vendors.
- Experience coordinating Project Engineers and field Superintendents.
Salary: Competitive, Depending on Experience