Project Manager

Trueline Talent; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

STD insurance

LTD insurance

Discretionary bonus opportunities

401(k) program

Mentorship and career growth

Local projects in Southern Maine

Job summary

Trueline in Greater Portland, ME seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial and multi-family projects from preconstruction through completion. You will develop schedules, manage budgets, and coordinate with a tight-knit team of superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and owners to deliver on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes strong communication, reading drawings and specifications, and proactive issue resolution to maintain project profitability and

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of construction project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial or multi-family construction.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, contracts, and project documentation.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and change orders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and multi-family projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, contracts, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, clients, and internal teams.
• Review drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Lead project meetings and ensure safety, on schedule, within budget, and quality standards.
• Closeout, punch lists, and turnover activities.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Communication

Reading drawings/specs

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Trueline's client, a respected, family-owned construction firm with over 50 years of experience in commercial and multi-housing projects, is seeking a Project Manager to join their team in the Greater Portland, ME area. This role is ideal for an experienced construction professional who enjoys managing projects from preconstruction through completion, building strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, and working closely with a tight-knit, experienced team.

What You'll Do as the Project Manager:

• Manage commercial and multi-family construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, contracts, and overall project documentation
• Coordinate closely with superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, owners, and internal teams
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
• Manage subcontractor procurement, scopes of work, contracts, and performance
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, and profitability throughout the project
• Identify potential schedule, cost, and constructability issues and work proactively to resolve them
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with owners, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
• Partner closely with field teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the expected quality standards
• Manage project closeout, punch lists, documentation, and turnover

Must-Haves as the Project Manager:

• 3-7+ years of experience in construction project management or a related role
• Strong understanding of commercial or multi-family construction
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and change orders
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Proficiency with Excel and general construction/project-management software
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and keep projects moving forward

Nice-to-Haves as the Project Manager:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Prior field experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Project Engineer, or similar position
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Familiarity with the Greater Portland subcontractor and vendor market
• Experience with commercial and multi-family projects of varying size and complexity

Our Client Offers:

• Competitive base salary with flexibility based on experience. $90,000-$120,000.
• Comprehensive health, life, STD, and LTD insurance
• Generous 401(k) program
• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Strong mentorship and opportunities for continued career growth
• A supportive, team-oriented culture with long-term stability
• Local projects with minimal travel requirements
• The opportunity to manage high-quality projects throughout Southern Maine

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.