Project Manager - Buildings

Synectics Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to own commercial building projects from buyout through closeout. You will run the budget, schedule, and client relationships, collaborating with the site superintendent to deliver safely, on time, and on margin.

You’ll manage subcontractors, submittals, RFIs, and change orders, while maintaining strong communication with owners and engineers. Travel within a 60-mile radius is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management in commercial building construction.
• Ownership of project budgets and schedules.
• Strong command of subcontractor buyout, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specs.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification.
• Proficiency with construction management software (MS Project, Excel, Procore, Corecon, Timberline).
• Strong written and verbal communication; owner-facing voice on a project.
• Willingness to travel to job sites within roughly 60 miles.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned projects end to end - preconstruction through punch list and closeout.
• Manage budgets, costs against estimates, forecast margin, and monthly billing.
• Lead subcontractor buyout, negotiate and issue contracts, manage scope and performance.
• Manage submittals log, process RFIs, coordinate with architects/engineers.
• Identify, price, and negotiate change orders; maintain project documentation.
• Build and maintain the project schedule with the superintendent; drive look-ahead planning.
• Serve as primary owner contact for owners, architects, and client reps.
• Partner with Safety Manager to uphold OSHA compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Budget control

Subcontractor mgmt

Reading drawings

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Construction Management degree

Architecture degree

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Procore

Corecon

Timberline

Job description

The Role

We're seeking a Project Manager to take full ownership of commercial building projects from buyout through closeout. You'll run the budget, the schedule, and the client relationship, working alongside the site superintendent to deliver projects safely, on time, and on margin.

What You'll Do

• Project Leadership: Own assigned projects end to end - preconstruction through punch list and closeout


• Budget & Cost Control: Manage project budgets, track costs against estimate, forecast margin, and prepare monthly billing and projections


• Subcontractor Management: Lead subcontractor buyout, negotiate and issue contracts, manage scope, and resolve performance issues


• Submittals & RFIs: Manage the submittal log, process RFIs, and coordinate with architects and engineers to keep information flowing ahead of the field


• Change Management: Identify, price, and negotiate change orders; maintain documentation that protects the project


• Scheduling: Build and maintain the project schedule in coordination with the superintendent; drive look-ahead planning and recovery when needed


• Client Relationship: Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, and client representatives


• Safety & Quality: Partner with the Safety Manager and field leadership to uphold OSHA compliance and quality standards

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial building construction - ground-up, renovation, multifamily, or interiors


• Demonstrated ownership of project budgets and schedules


• Strong command of subcontractor buyout, submittals, RFIs, and change order processes


• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications


• OSHA 30-Hour certification


• Proficiency with construction management and scheduling software (MS Project, Excel, Procore, Corecon, or Timberline)


• Strong written and verbal communication; comfort as the owner-facing voice on a project


• Willingness to travel to job sites within approximately a 60-mile radius

Preferred

• Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field


• Experience with AIA billing and lien waiver processes


• LEED accreditation

Benefits

• Health insurance


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Paid time off and paid holidays