Lead Commercial Construction Project Manager

Sbf-Search,-LLC; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off (PTO)

IRA

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Our client seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead complex commercial and infrastructure projects from concept to closeout. You will manage schedules, budgets, and subcontractor performance while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong communication with clients, architects, engineers, and field teams, plus proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6. Excellent organizational and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction project management, preferably in commercial, infrastructure, civil, or other complex construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction projects from pre-construction through completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, project coordination, budgeting, cost control, and project documentation.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, project teams, and field personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, and project plans.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, subcontractor agreements, procurement, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of applicable construction regulations, building codes, safety requirements, permits, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and tracking project milestones.
• Strong understanding of construction cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with construction management or project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial and infrastructure construction projects from inception through completion.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed construction project schedules, coordinating all phases of project execution.
• Establish and monitor project budgets, cost estimates, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Utilize HeavyBid or similar estimating and cost-management software to support estimating, budgeting, and project cost control.
• Manage procurement activities, contracts, purchase orders, and subcontractor relationships.
• Review construction contracts and ensure compliance with contractual requirements, plans, specifications, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, quality, safety, and adherence to project schedules.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and other construction documents.
• Monitor project milestones and proactively identify and resolve scheduling, budget, quality, and construction issues.
• Manage project documentation, including permits, inspections, change orders, RFIs, submittals, meeting records, and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, construction regulations, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel to achieve project milestones.
• Use construction management and documentation software such as Procore and Bluebeam to manage project information, documentation, communication, and issue tracking.
• Prepare regular project status reports and communicate project performance, risks, and updates to management and clients.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting critical deadlines.

Skills

Construction management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Cost control

Subcontractor management

Contract administration

Regulatory compliance

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Communication

Site visits

Education

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

Tools

HeavyBid

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Our client seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead complex commercial and infrastructure projects from concept to closeout. You will manage schedules, budgets, and subcontractor performance while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong communication with clients, architects, engineers, and field teams, plus proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6. Excellent organizational and leadership skills are essential.