Project Manager

Aimic Inc; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimic Inc in Utica, NY seeks an experienced Project Manager for commercial ground-up construction. You will oversee projects from preconstruction to turnover, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate subcontractors, and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, and engineers.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost control, and timely delivery. You will lead project meetings, review drawings, and ensure compliance with building codes and contractual requirements, while building

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction project management.
• Proven ability to deliver ground-up commercial buildings from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and cost control.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and complex activities.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial ground-up construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and execution plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and owners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee site development, foundations, structural work, building envelope, MEP systems, interior finishes, and final inspections.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and shop drawings.
• Monitor project costs, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain profitability.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates on progress, schedule, budget, and issues.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Resolve field conflicts, mitigate delays, and proactively manage challenges.
• Manage project documentation, payment applications, procurement, punch lists, and closeout.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Skills

Ground-up construction

Scheduling & budgeting

Stakeholder coordination

Safety compliance leadership

Procore/Primavera/MS Project

Vendor/subcontractor coordination

Risk mitigation

Education

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

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in commercial ground-up construction to oversee projects from preconstruction through final completion. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully delivering new commercial construction projects, managing budgets and schedules, coordinating subcontractors, and maintaining strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong job stability, consistent career progression, and a history of long-term employment with construction companies. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to manage projects independently while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, cost control, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial ground-up construction projects from preconstruction and site mobilization through closeout and turnover.


• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and execution plans.


• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, consultants, and owners throughout the project lifecycle.


• Oversee site development, foundations, structural work, building envelope, MEP systems, interior finishes, and final inspections.


• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and shop drawings.


• Monitor project costs, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain profitability.


• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates on progress, schedule, budget, and outstanding issues.


• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, quality standards, and contractual requirements.


• Resolve field conflicts, mitigate delays, and proactively manage construction challenges.


• Manage project documentation, payment applications, procurement, punch lists, and final project closeout.


• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction project management, preferably with ground-up projects.


• Demonstrated experience managing new commercial buildings from start to finish.


• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, estimating, contracts, and cost control.


• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and managing complex construction activities.


• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar platforms.


• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.


• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.