Project Manager

Atlantic Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion in the Philadelphia area. You will coordinate project teams, manage schedules and budgets, and maintain owner/architect/subcontractor relationships to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and proficiency with CM software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent construction experience considered.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and contracts.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from contract award through closeout.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Establish goals, milestones, and deliverables with the team.
• Monitor progress and resolve issues impacting schedule, cost, or quality.
• Coordinate daily activities among owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal team.
• Lead meetings and distribute minutes, action items, and follow-ups.
• Maintain project documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Review subcontractor/vendor proposals, contracts, POs, invoices.
• Track costs, commitments, changes, and projected final costs.
• Manage change order process including pricing and owner approval.
• Identify cost exposures and strategies to protect profitability.
• Assist with monthly billing, payment applications, and collections.
• Coordinate subcontractors and vendors to ensure work is performed per plans.
• Monitor quality and ensure compliance with codes and specs.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, permits, and required docs.
• Work with Superintendent to maintain schedule and site coordination.
• Address RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project correspondence timely.
• Maintain awareness of site safety and support safety program.
• Manage punch list and closeout process.
• Coordinate warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, and as-built docs.
• Ensure final subcontractor documents and project records are complete.
• Assist with final financial reconciliation and turnover to client.

Skills

Project coordination

Strong communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Business

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bluebeam

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion. The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating project teams, managing schedules and budgets, maintaining strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and vendors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage commercial construction projects from contract award through project closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and overall execution plans.
• Establish project goals, milestones, and deliverables in coordination with the project team.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve issues that may impact schedule, cost, or quality.
• Coordinate daily activities among owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal team members.
• Lead regular project meetings and distribute meeting minutes, action items, and follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Review subcontractor and vendor proposals, contracts, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Track project costs, commitments, changes, and projected final costs.
• Manage the change order process, including pricing, negotiation, documentation, and owner approval.
• Identify potential cost exposures and develop strategies to protect project profitability.
• Assist with monthly billing, payment applications, and collections as needed.

Construction Operations

• Coordinate subcontractors and vendors to ensure work is performed according to contract documents and project requirements.
• Monitor project quality and ensure construction conforms to plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, permits, and required documentation.
• Work closely with the Superintendent to maintain project schedule and site coordination.
• Address RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project correspondence in a timely manner.
• Maintain awareness of site safety requirements and support the company's safety program.

Project Closeout

• Manage the punch list and closeout process.
• Coordinate warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, as-built documentation, and other closeout requirements.
• Ensure final subcontractor documentation and project records are complete.
• Assist with final project financial reconciliation and turnover to the client.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, contracts, scheduling, and project financial management.
• Experience working with subcontractors, architects, engineers, owners, and vendors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong understanding of project schedules, budgets, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and pay applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or competing priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, or similar platforms is preferred.
• OSHA 30 or other relevant safety training is a plus.