Construction Project Manager - Commercial

PeopleSolutions, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10-12%

Vehicle stipend

Generous vacation

Job summary

Confidential construction organization in Greater Richmond seeks a Project Manager to lead healthcare, higher education, and sports/entertainment projects across the region.

You will oversee procurement, planning, construction, and closeout, managing schedule, cost, coordination, and client communications while partnering with field teams and trade partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• At least six years of experience with a general contractor or construction management firm.
• Experience managing procurement, scheduling, budgets, subcontractors, and project delivery.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage competing project priorities.
• Healthcare construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop bidding strategies and bidder lists.
• Coordinate bidding documents, pre-bid meetings, and bidder questions.
• Review bids for completeness and gaps; prepare subcontract agreements.
• Develop and manage project schedules and cash-flow projections.
• Coordinate owner-furnished equipment and M/E systems, including BIM.
• Facilitate project-team meetings and client communications.
• Ensure RFIs and submittals are processed promptly.
• Oversee closeout documentation and project archiving.
• Build relationships with clients, design teams, and trade partners.

Skills

Project leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related

Six+ years of GC/CM experience

Job description

About the Opportunity

An established construction organization is seeking a Project Manager to support its growing portfolio of healthcare, higher education, and sports and entertainment projects throughout Greater Richmond.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced construction professional who enjoys leading complex projects, building strong client relationships, and collaborating with field and project teams. You will oversee project delivery from procurement and planning through construction and closeout, with responsibility for schedule, cost management, coordination, and client communication.

The employer’s identity will remain confidential during initial recruiting discussions.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement and Preconstruction

• Develop bidding strategies and qualified bidder lists based on project requirements and local trade-partner capabilities.
• Coordinate bidding documents, subcontractor outreach, pre-bid meetings, and bidder questions.
• Develop detailed scopes of work and review bids for completeness, qualifications, and scope gaps.
• Conduct post-bid reviews and prepare subcontract agreements, including professional-services and design-assist agreements.
• Review preconstruction estimates and construction documents to identify potential scope gaps and constructability issues.

Project Planning and Coordination

• Develop and manage project schedules, including activity sequencing, durations, and milestone tracking.
• Partner with the Superintendent to create site logistics plans and coordinate jobsite mobilization.
• Prepare and update cash-flow and manpower projections throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate owner-furnished equipment and mechanical/electrical systems coordination, including BIM processes.
• Facilitate project-team meetings and maintain clear communication with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.

Field Operations and Safety

• Partner with field leadership to establish and maintain a strong jobsite safety culture.
• Support implementation of safety plans, emergency procedures, and staff training.
• Assist with field labor relations and union coordination, where applicable.
• Oversee punch-list activities and support timely completion and turnover.
• Coordinate with code officials and applicable agencies to obtain required project approvals.
• Develop and manage general conditions budgets, trade budgets, and monthly cost projections.
• Monitor project costs, profitability, cash flow, and payment timeliness.
• Oversee subcontractor changes and support changes to owner agreements.
• Maintain accurate cost reporting and evaluate the effectiveness of change-management processes.
• Identify and minimize non-reimbursable costs in accordance with contract requirements.

Project Administration and Client Relationships

• Ensure RFIs and submittals are processed accurately and promptly.
• Maintain project documentation, correspondence, filing systems, and administrative procedures.
• Oversee closeout documentation and project archiving.
• Build productive relationships with clients, design teams, and project stakeholders.
• Support proposals, RFP responses, presentations, and opportunities for repeat business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• At least six years of experience with a general contractor or construction management firm.
• Experience managing construction procurement, scheduling, budgets, subcontractors, and project delivery.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage competing project priorities.
• Ability to support projects throughout the Greater Richmond region.
• Healthcare construction experience preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead complex projects that serve healthcare, education, and community needs.
• Join a growing regional project-delivery team.
• Collaborate closely with experienced field leaders, design professionals, and trade partners.
• Bonus 10-12%, vehicle stipend, and great vacation time