Lead Commercial Construction Project Manager (Central VA)

AlphaHire; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Company-sponsored programs

Job summary

AlphaHire is seeking a Project Manager to take full ownership of commercial construction and renovation projects in a general contractor environment across Central Virginia. You will manage schedule, budget, subcontractors, client communication, and field progress.

This hands-on role requires independent operation with strong relationships among owners, architects, subcontractors, and field teams. A 5+ year track record in commercial construction and a related degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects in a general contractor environment.
• Direct experience with commercial renovations, tenant improvements, office, institutional, industrial projects.
• Ownership of projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of drawings, specs, contracts, schedules, budgets, changes, RFIs, and submittals.
• Experience leading subcontractors, vendors, owners, architects, engineers, and field teams.
• Proficient with PM and scheduling software, MS Office, and estimating/documentation systems.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent construction experience considered.
• Commercial construction experience required; residential-only experience is not sufficient.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction and renovation projects from preconstruction through closeout, owning schedule, budget, quality, and documentation.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, identify delays, and drive corrective actions.
• Manage subcontractor scopes, change orders, and overall project execution on active sites.
• Review drawings, specs, contracts, and submittals to identify scope and issues early.
• Interface with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and field teams throughout execution.
• Track costs, commitments, purchase orders, change orders, and financial performance against budgets.
• Lead project meetings, document actions, and resolve RFIs efficiently.
• Monitor field progress, address issues with superintendents and trades to maintain quality.
• Drive closeout activities including punch lists, inspections, warranties, and turnover.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client communication

Vendor management

Budget management

Education

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

Tools

PM software

Scheduling software

MS Office

Estimating/documentation systems

Job description

AlphaHire is seeking a Project Manager to take full ownership of commercial construction and renovation projects in a general contractor environment across Central Virginia. You will manage schedule, budget, subcontractors, client communication, and field progress.

This hands-on role requires independent operation with strong relationships among owners, architects, subcontractors, and field teams. A 5+ year track record in commercial construction and a related degree are preferred.