On‑Site Commercial Construction Project Leader

Summit Construction; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Company-paid health insurance for you

Job summary

Summit Construction is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead office and field teams from pre-construction through closeout. The role focuses on safety, schedule adherence, budget control, and high-quality results on commercial projects.

This in-office position requires regular site visits and collaboration with owners, designers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and full compliance with contracts and standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project to create and manage detailed schedules.
• Experience processing submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction practices, contracts, and project controls.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of commercial construction projects from start to finish.
• Process and manage submittals, ensuring timely review and distribution.
• Prepare, track, and coordinate RFIs.
• Review, prepare, negotiate, and process change orders.
• Develop and update project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor budgets, costs, and forecasts.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summit Construction is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead office and field teams from pre-construction through closeout. The role focuses on safety, schedule adherence, budget control, and high-quality results on commercial projects.

This in-office position requires regular site visits and collaboration with owners, designers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and full compliance with contracts and standards.