Construction Project Manager

Trueline; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, STD, LTD insurance

401(k) program

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Mentorship & career growth

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Trueline, a respected family-owned construction firm with over 50 years of experience in commercial and multi-housing projects, seeks a Project Manager for the Greater Portland, ME area. You will lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with superintendents, subcontractors, architects, and owners to ensure safety, schedule, and quality.

Ideal candidates have 3–7+ years of PM experience in commercial or multi-family builds, strong communication, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in construction project management or a related role.
• Strong understanding of commercial or multi-family construction.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and change orders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and multi-family construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, contracts, and overall project documentation.
• Coordinate closely with superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, owners, and internal teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, scopes of work, contracts, and performance.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, and profitability throughout the project.
• Identify potential schedule, cost, and constructability issues and work proactively to resolve them.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with owners, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Partner closely with field teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the expected quality standards.
• Manage project closeout, punch lists, documentation, and turnover.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Reading drawings

Budget management

Time management

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Project management software

Job description

As a respected, family-owned construction firm with over 50 years of experience in commercial and multi-housing projects, is seeking a Project Manager to join their team in the Greater Portland, ME area. This role is ideal for an experienced construction professional who enjoys managing projects from preconstruction through completion, building strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, and working closely with a tight-knit, experienced team.

What You'll Do as the Project Manager:

• Manage commercial and multi-family construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, contracts, and overall project documentation
• Coordinate closely with superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, owners, and internal teams
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
• Manage subcontractor procurement, scopes of work, contracts, and performance
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, and profitability throughout the project
• Identify potential schedule, cost, and constructability issues and work proactively to resolve them
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with owners, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
• Partner closely with field teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the expected quality standards
• Manage project closeout, punch lists, documentation, and turnover

Must-Haves as the Project Manager:

• 3-7+ years of experience in construction project management or a related role
• Strong understanding of commercial or multi-family construction
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and change orders
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Proficiency with Excel and general construction/project-management software
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and keep projects moving forward

Nice-to-Haves as the Project Manager:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Prior field experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Project Engineer, or similar position
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Familiarity with the Greater Portland subcontractor and vendor market
• Experience with commercial and multi-family projects of varying size and complexity

Offers:

• Competitive base salary with flexibility based on experience. $90,000-$120,000.
• Comprehensive health, life, STD, and LTD insurance
• Generous 401(k) program
• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Strong mentorship and opportunities for continued career growth
• A supportive, team-oriented culture with long-term stability
• Local projects with minimal travel requirements
• The opportunity to manage high-quality projects throughout Southern Maine