Construction Project Manager

Scott Humphrey Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey is seeking a Project Manager to lead ground-up commercial construction projects in the DFW market. You will oversee budgets, schedules, client communication, and subcontractor management from preconstruction through closeout within a collaborative leadership team.

This hands-on construction leadership role emphasizes delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget, with opportunities to grow into broader leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Project Management experience with a Commercial General Contractor.
• Experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, sequencing, scheduling, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead project startup and turnover from estimating to operations.
• Review subcontractor scopes, identify gaps, and mitigate risks before construction begins.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and track procurement and long-lead materials.
• Lead weekly owner, architect, tenant, and subcontractor meetings.
• Drive project schedules and ensure milestones are met; manage RFIs and submittals.
• Oversee field operations, quality, safety, and closeout activities.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Ground-up construction

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MS Project

Sage

Procore

Job description

Ready to take ownership of impactful projects and accelerate your construction leadership career?

Scott Humphrey has partnered with a well-established and growing Commercial General Contractor to identify a Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading projects from concept to completion. This is an opportunity to join a company with a strong reputation for quality, client relationships, and successful delivery of complex commercial construction projects throughout the DFW market.

You'll have the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio including:

• Commercial Buildings
• Hospitality Projects
• Medical Office Buildings
• Historical Renovations
• Community & Institutional Projects
• Occupied and Operational Facilities

Why This Opportunity?

• High visibility role with direct impact on project success
• Strong pipeline of commercial work
• Opportunity to lead projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Collaborative leadership team with long-term growth potential
• Exposure to a variety of challenging project types

As the Project Manager, you will serve as the driving force behind project execution, overseeing budgets, schedules, client communication, subcontractor management, and project documentation while partnering closely with field operations to ensure successful project delivery.

This position is ideal for a hands-on construction leader who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

What You'll Be Doing

Preconstruction & Project Planning

• Lead project startup and turnover from estimating to operations.
• Review subcontractor scopes, identify potential gaps, and mitigate risks before construction begins.
• Manage permitting efforts and coordinate approvals with local municipalities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules while tracking procurement and long-lead materials.
• Execute subcontract agreements and oversee submittal workflows.

Project Execution & Client Management

• Lead weekly owner, architect, tenant, and subcontractor meetings.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Drive project schedules and hold trade partners accountable to milestones.
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and problem-solving.
• Partner closely with Superintendents to ensure seamless project execution.

Field Leadership

• Conduct regular site visits and support field operations as needed.
• Monitor jobsite progress, quality, logistics, and coordination efforts.
• Assist with inspections, turnover activities, and Certificate of Occupancy requirements.
• Verify structural, MEP, and finish installations are aligned with project plans.

Quality, Safety & Closeout

• Champion quality control throughout all phases of construction.
• Lead punch list and closeout efforts to ensure client satisfaction.
• Enforce OSHA safety standards and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Ensure projects are fully completed, documented, and turnover-ready.

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• 6+ years of Project Management experience with a Commercial General Contractor.
• Experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, sequencing, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Experience with tenant improvements, renovations, and interior finish-outs is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, consultants, and client relationships.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Autodesk Construction Cloud, MS Project, Sage, Procore, or similar construction management platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of project controls, cost management, scheduling, and documentation.
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Natural leader focused on team development and project success.
• Strong communicator with excellent client-facing skills.
• Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Career-driven professional seeking long-term growth, not just the next paycheck.

Ideal Background

We're particularly interested in candidates coming from small to mid-sized General Contractors who have successfully managed ground-up commercial projects and are looking for a platform that offers greater project exposure, career advancement, and leadership opportunities.

If you're a relationship-focused Project Manager looking to join a respected GC with a strong project pipeline and room to grow, we'd love to connect.

About Scott-Humphrey

We are a national recruitment practice specializing in Construction, Real Estate, Legal, Pharma/Med Device, Digital Marketing, Creative, & Shared Services recruitment. We focus on establishing mutually beneficial partnerships with industry leaders through consistent delivery of top talent in this candidate-driven market.

We understand the challenges our candidates and clients face when working with firms lacking the agility to adapt to their partner's needs. Our goal at SH is to fill that gap by offering unique tailored solutions to each of our partners regardless of title or company size.