Project Manager

Cornerstone Construction; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4% company match? (not specified)

Job summary

Cornerstone Construction is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will own budgets, manage bids, and coordinate with owners, design teams and trade partners to ensure profitable, on-time delivery.

Qualified candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in CM/engineering, 5+ years of PM experience on projects $5–10M, proficiency with Procore and MS Office, and a valid driver's license. A pre-employment drug screen is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• Experience in estimating and managing multiple projects ranging from $5-10 million
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, MS Project, Bluebeam, and Procore
• Valid and insurable driver’s license
• Position subject to pre-employment drug screening

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and complete cost estimates, including conceptual budgets, value engineering, detailed quantity take-offs, and production analysis.
• Lead bid processes for hard bid, negotiated, GC/CM, and design-build projects, including subcontractor solicitation, evaluation, and buyout.
• Establish clear expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, design teams, and trade partners.
• Own project budgets and profitability through disciplined cost control, forecasting, and risk management.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, addenda, ASIs, and document revisions using Procore.
• Identify scope changes early and manage timely pricing, documentation, and approvals.
• Manage owner and subcontract agreements, insurance, bonds, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate drawings, subcontractors, materials, procurement, and decisions to keep projects aligned and moving forward.
• Identify and resolve contractual and scope-related challenges proactively.
• Partner closely with project superintendents to remove obstacles and support field execution.
• Deliver a positive client experience from preconstruction through closeout.
• Plan and execute project closeout, including O&M’s, as-builts, warranties, training, punchlist, and final billing.
• Ensure projects close efficiently, accurately, and professionally.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

At Cornerstone Construction, we create lasting impacts with relentless execution and extraordinary experiences with buildings, for people, within communities.

Cornerstone Construction is a regional contractor operating in four states and based in Eastern Washington. Our focus includes, but is not limited to, retail, grocery, gas stations and convenience stores, banking, multifamily, public, tenant improvement, and more. We work on challenging projects and take pride in how we do it.

Job Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for leading projects from preconstruction through closeout with clarity, accountability, and collaboration.

At Cornerstone, Project Management is not a stepping stone.It is a respected, well-compensated role for professionals who take pride in execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and complete cost estimates, including conceptual budgets, value engineering, detailed quantity take-offs, and production analysis.
• Lead bid processes for hard bid, negotiated, GC/CM, and design-build projects, including subcontractor solicitation, evaluation, and buyout.
• Establish clear expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, design teams, and trade partners.
• Own project budgets and profitability through disciplined cost control, forecasting, and risk management.
• Manage RFI’s, submittals, meeting minutes, addenda, ASIs, and document revisions using Procore.
• Identify scope changes early and manage timely pricing, documentation, and approvals.
• Manage owner and subcontract agreements, insurance, bonds, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate drawings, subcontractors, materials, procurement, and decisions to keep projects aligned and moving forward.
• Identify and resolve contractual and scope-related challenges proactively.Partner closely with project superintendents to remove obstacles and support field execution.
• Deliver a positive client experience from preconstruction through closeout.
• Plan and execute project closeout, including O&M’s, as-builts, warranties, training, punchlist, and final billing.
• Ensure projects close efficiently, accurately, and professionally.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• Experience in estimating and managing multiple projects ranging from $5-10 million
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, MS Project, Bluebeam, and Procore
• Valid and insurable driver’s license
• Position subject to pre-employment drug screening

Who Thrives at Cornerstone:

This role is best suited for a Project Manager who:

• Takes pride in running clean, profitable projects
• Enjoys accountability and autonomy
• Values direct communication and strong partnerships
• Finds satisfaction in challenge, execution, and results
• Earns both respect and compensation according to their performance

What We Offer:

Competitive salary $90,000 – $110,000 DOE

8 paid holidays, including one employee-selected "flex" holiday

Front-loaded PTO (not accrued)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% employer paid for employees)
• 401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Continuing education and training
• A high-trust environment with clear expectations and autonomy
• A culture that values tenacity, discipline, candor…and humor

Cornerstone Culture:

We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We hire capable professionals, trust them to run work, and hold them accountable for results. We value discipline, ownership, relationships, and clear communication. We believe great work happens in an environment with clear expectations, mutual respect, and enough trust to be open, direct, and enjoy the people you work with.