Interior Project Manager - Occupied Spaces

Bobbitt Construction Inc; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO and holidays

Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Bobbitt Construction Inc in Cary, NC seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead corporate interiors projects—from preconstruction through closeout—on occupied and vacant spaces. You will coordinate with Preconstruction, manage schedules, subcontracts, and owner communications to ensure projects deliver on time and within budget.

This onsite role requires 5+ years in commercial interiors, strong leadership, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Building Connected, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred. Equivalent work experience accepted.
• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, with interiors, tenant improvement, or renovation work strongly preferred.
• Experience working in occupied buildings and coordinating with landlords and property managers.
• Ability to build, maintain, and update project schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications, and update them as needed.
• Thorough understanding of building codes, ADA, permitting, construction site legal requirements, and quality building practices.
• Experience managing submittals, RFIs, PCOs, and their logs.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skills, with the ability to speak clearly and concisely with owners and design teams.
• A leader who makes decisions, follows through, and mentors and coaches others.
• Positive, flexible, and organized, able to prioritize tasks according to need and collaborate with people of all backgrounds and styles.
• OSHA 30 certification, plus other safety certifications as required.
• Proficient with Procore, Bluebeam, Building Connected, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate interiors projects from preconstruction through closeout, including tenant improvements, office renovations, and fit-outs in occupied and vacant buildings.
• Partner with the Preconstruction team on constructability reviews, budgets, value engineering, and early schedules before work begins.
• Build and manage project schedules, including phasing plans, long lead procurement, and owner move-in dates.
• Plan work in occupied buildings so client operations keep running, including after-hours work and protection of finished spaces.
• Coordinate with landlords, property managers, and building engineers on rules, approvals, system shutdowns, and access.
• Originate subcontracts, change orders, and purchase orders in accordance with Bobbitt standards, negotiating scope and pricing with subcontractors.
• Own project financials, including cost tracking, pay applications, cost-to-complete reporting, and forecasting.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, PCOs, and their logs; coordinate with architects and engineers to move design questions forward.
• Work with superintendents and field staff to coordinate trades, maintain quality, and keep jobsites safe.
• Inspect work for quality and progress, and provide progress reports and recommendations to owners and architects.
• Travel to meet with owners, brokers, and design partners as needed; stay current on interiors materials, methods, and technology.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Building Connected

MS Office

Job description

Bobbitt Construction Inc in Cary, NC seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead corporate interiors projects—from preconstruction through closeout—on occupied and vacant spaces. You will coordinate with Preconstruction, manage schedules, subcontracts, and owner communications to ensure projects deliver on time and within budget.

This onsite role requires 5+ years in commercial interiors, strong leadership, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Building Connected, and MS Office.