Construction Project Manager — Lead High-Impact Projects

Cody Vermette Group - Commercial Builders; Belmont (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto Allowance/Company Vehicle

Cell Phone Allowance

Discretionary Bonus Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Benefits

Holiday Pay

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Programs

Job summary

The Project Manager at Cody Vermette Group - Commercial Builders is responsible for overseeing the logistics of CVG's commercial building projects, including estimating, bidding, subcontractor management, cost control, client communication, and team leadership.

This role collaborates closely with the Project Executive, COO, and CEO to build and maintain client relationships, ensure projects meet CVG's high-quality standards, and support overall company objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of commercial construction project management, including tenant improvements, ground-up builds, renovations, and life science projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Autodesk Build, Word, Excel, Outlook, Bluebeam, and Sage 300. Strong estimating, scheduling, and cost-control abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills and ability to mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bids, budgets, and formal responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs); participate in interviews and presentations to secure new work.
• Lead pricing efforts, value engineering initiatives, site selection investigations, and building assessments.
• Develop site logistics plans and detailed project schedules in collaborations with superintendents and project team members.
• Serve as the primary point of contact, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Conduct project job walks and lead project start-up and kick-off meetings with the entire project team.
• Coordinate the permit process with city planning, building, and other regulatory departments.
• Negotiate and buy out subcontracts, review subcontracts and work orders for scope accuracy.
• Oversee procurement, cost control, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead weekly project meetings with clients, subcontractors, owners, tenants, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Coordinate and review submittals and shop drawings during construction.
• Maintain a consistent jobsite presence and manage flow of critical information to all team members in a timely manner.
• Continuously monitor and update project budgets to maximize profitability.
• Manage all aspects of project accounting, including financial projections, reporting, contracts, subcontractor invoicing, accounts receivable collections, and monthly client invoicing.
• Direct the change order process and ensure timely production of client invoices.
• Manage punch lists, final releases, and project close-out documentation to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
• Be present during Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and maintain strong presentation skills to represent the company effectively.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client communication

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Autodesk Build

Bluebeam

Sage 300

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The Project Manager at Cody Vermette Group - Commercial Builders is responsible for overseeing the logistics of CVG's commercial building projects, including estimating, bidding, subcontractor management, cost control, client communication, and team leadership.

This role collaborates closely with the Project Executive, COO, and CEO to build and maintain client relationships, ensure projects meet CVG's high-quality standards, and support overall company objectives.