Project Manager

Frederick Fox; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Fox is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead ground-up multifamily and commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion. This role manages field teams, coordinates with ownership and leadership, and drives results across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience in ground-up construction, with multifamily and wood-frame expertise, and a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager.
• 3 years of ground-up commercial construction experience required.
• Multifamily project experience strongly preferred.
• Wood-frame construction experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of ground-up construction projects from planning through closeout.
• Drive project schedules and ensure timely, on-budget completion.
• Allocate resources appropriately across assigned projects.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship aligned with plans and specifications.
• Negotiate change orders and subcontractor costs.
• Manage and mentor Superintendents and field staff across multiple multifamily projects.
• Evaluate and support training and development of field teams.
• Ensure strong coordination between field operations and property management.
• Communicate regularly with Project Superintendents regarding site progress and future needs.
• Provide feedback to preconstruction teams during active construction to improve future product delivery.
• Review scopes of work during buyout to ensure comprehensive coverage of construction activities.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor coordination.
• Implement and monitor jobsite safety plans.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and maintain current safety training standards.
• Monitor subcontractor insurance compliance.
• Conduct and oversee safety inspections.
• Manage all RFIs and submittals to completion.
• Oversee quality control processes through field staff.
• Hold teams and trade partners accountable for delivering a high-quality product.
• Interface with inspectors, contractors, architects, engineers, and local officials.
• Build strong relationships with architects, engineers, trade partners, and municipal authorities.
• Coordinate effectively with internal leadership and clients.
• Ensure consistent communication across project stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Quality focus

Education

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

Job description

Project Manager — Multifamily Construction

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a growing construction team. This role is responsible for leading ground-up multifamily and commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and execution-focused—someone who can develop a clear path from planning to completion and effectively drive results through field teams. This individual will oversee multiple projects and manage Superintendents and field staff while maintaining strong communication with ownership and leadership.

This position reports directly to senior construction leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Oversee all phases of ground-up construction projects from planning through closeout
• Drive project schedules and ensure timely, on-budget completion
• Allocate resources appropriately across assigned projects
• Maintain high standards of workmanship aligned with plans and specifications
• Negotiate change orders and subcontractor costs

Field Team Management

• Manage and mentor Superintendents and field staff across multiple multifamily projects
• Evaluate and support training and development of field teams
• Ensure strong coordination between field operations and property management
• Communicate regularly with Project Superintendents regarding site progress and future needs

Design, Buyout & Preconstruction Support

• Provide feedback to preconstruction teams during active construction to improve future product delivery
• Review scopes of work during buyout to ensure comprehensive coverage of construction activities
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor coordination

Safety & Compliance

• Implement and monitor jobsite safety plans
• Ensure OSHA compliance and maintain current safety training standards
• Monitor subcontractor insurance compliance
• Conduct and oversee safety inspections

Quality Control & Documentation

• Manage all RFIs and submittals to completion
• Oversee quality control processes through field staff
• Hold teams and trade partners accountable for delivering a high-quality product
• Interface with inspectors, contractors, architects, engineers, and local officials

Stakeholder Coordination

• Build strong relationships with architects, engineers, trade partners, and municipal authorities
• Coordinate effectively with internal leadership and clients
• Ensure consistent communication across project stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager
• 3 years of ground-up commercial construction experience required
• Multifamily project experience strongly preferred
• Wood-frame construction experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field required
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated focus on safety and quality