Construction Project Manager (Commercial)

Engtal; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional development

Ownership opportunities

Job summary

Engtal is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead projects from preconstruction through closeout in Indianapolis. The role emphasizes budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years with a general contractor, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders while maintaining project goals and timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience with a general contractor.
• Experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects and/or large-scale renovations.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, budgets, and project schedules.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and internal project teams.
• Experience with cost tracking, forecasting, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of commercial construction projects from planning to turnover.
• Develop and manage project budgets, track costs, review invoices, process change orders, and forecast.
• Develop and update project schedules coordinating with subcontractors, owners, and field personnel.
• Solicit and review subcontractor bids, negotiate scopes, manage agreements, ensure performance.
• Review drawings, estimates, and documents to identify issues and support constructability reviews.
• Coordinate material procurement, equipment orders, and long-lead items to prevent delays.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and daily reports.
• Serve as primary contact for owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress with superintendents to resolve field issues and align schedule with execution.
• Ensure work meets contract requirements, codes, quality standards, and safety expectations.
• Identify risks and communicate concerns to leadership.
• Oversee punch lists, inspections, commissioning, and turnover.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Subcontractor management

Communication

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager with 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This individual will oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and execution while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a strong background working for a commercial general contractor, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple project stakeholders while maintaining high standards for quality and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee all phases of commercial construction projects, from initial planning and preconstruction through final completion and turnover.
• Budget & Cost Control: Develop and manage project budgets, track costs, review invoices, process change orders, and maintain accurate financial forecasts.
• Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and update project schedules while coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and field personnel to meet critical milestones.
• Subcontractor Management: Solicit and review subcontractor bids, negotiate scopes of work, manage subcontract agreements, and hold trade partners accountable for performance.
• Preconstruction Coordination: Review drawings, specifications, estimates, and project documents to identify potential issues, minimize risk, and support constructability reviews.
• Procurement: Coordinate material procurement, equipment orders, subcontractor buyout, and long-lead items to prevent delays.
• Document Control: Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, daily reports, contracts, and other essential project documentation.
• Owner & Client Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Field Coordination: Work closely with Superintendents to monitor progress, resolve field issues, coordinate trades, and maintain alignment between the project schedule and field execution.
• Quality & Safety: Ensure work meets contract requirements, building codes, quality standards, and established safety expectations.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks, resolve issues proactively, and communicate schedule, budget, and scope concerns to leadership.
• Project Closeout: Oversee punch lists, inspections, commissioning, warranty documentation, as-built drawings, and final owner turnover.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience with a general contractor.
• Experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects and/or large-scale commercial renovations.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, budgets, and project schedules.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and internal project teams.
• Experience with cost tracking, forecasting, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within established budget and schedule requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

Preferred Project Experience

Experience with one or more of the following commercial construction markets is beneficial:

• Office buildings and corporate facilities
• Industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities
• Healthcare and medical facilities
• Retail, restaurant, and hospitality projects
• Multifamily and mixed-use developments
• Educational and institutional facilities
• Ground-up commercial construction and major renovations

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with potential company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
• A collaborative team environment with opportunities to take ownership of projects and grow into senior project management or leadership positions.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented construction professional who can independently manage project financials, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships. They should be comfortable taking ownership of projects, anticipating challenges before they become problems, and working collaboratively with field leadership to deliver successful commercial construction projects.