Owner-Facing PM for Commercial Building Projects

Synectics Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to own commercial building projects from buyout through closeout. You will run the budget, schedule, and client relationships, collaborating with the site superintendent to deliver safely, on time, and on margin.

You’ll manage subcontractors, submittals, RFIs, and change orders, while maintaining strong communication with owners and engineers. Travel within a 60-mile radius is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management in commercial building construction.
• Ownership of project budgets and schedules.
• Strong command of subcontractor buyout, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specs.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification.
• Proficiency with construction management software (MS Project, Excel, Procore, Corecon, Timberline).
• Strong written and verbal communication; owner-facing voice on a project.
• Willingness to travel to job sites within roughly 60 miles.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned projects end to end - preconstruction through punch list and closeout.
• Manage budgets, costs against estimates, forecast margin, and monthly billing.
• Lead subcontractor buyout, negotiate and issue contracts, manage scope and performance.
• Manage submittals log, process RFIs, coordinate with architects/engineers.
• Identify, price, and negotiate change orders; maintain project documentation.
• Build and maintain the project schedule with the superintendent; drive look-ahead planning.
• Serve as primary owner contact for owners, architects, and client reps.
• Partner with Safety Manager to uphold OSHA compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Budget control

Subcontractor mgmt

Reading drawings

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Construction Management degree

Architecture degree

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Procore

Corecon

Timberline

Job description

Synectics Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to own commercial building projects from buyout through closeout. You will run the budget, schedule, and client relationships, collaborating with the site superintendent to deliver safely, on time, and on margin.

You’ll manage subcontractors, submittals, RFIs, and change orders, while maintaining strong communication with owners and engineers. Travel within a 60-mile radius is required.