Project Manager- Commercial Construction

Sbf-Search,-LLC; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare insurance

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sbf-Search, LLC in Owings Mills, MD is seeking a Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and client communication to deliver high-quality projects.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of PM experience in commercial construction, familiarity with CMAR delivery, and proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6, PlanGrid, and other tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• CMAR delivery experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with estimating & preconstruction is a plus.
• Strong budgeting, cost controls, forecasting, scheduling, procurement, and contract administration knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, consultants, and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout.
• Coordinate field operations with Field Superintendents to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide leadership to project teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial reporting.
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices, vendor payments, and owner pay applications.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor milestones, procurement activities, and sequencing.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage Change Orders and contract modifications.
• Participate in budgeting, constructability reviews, and scheduling during preconstruction.
• Coordinate project commissioning, punch lists, warranty documentation, and final closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Client relations

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Procore

Primavera P6

PlanGrid

Sage Timberline

Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM 360)

Submittal Exchange

Job description

Project Manager- Commercial Construction

Owings Mills, MD 21117

Salary: 100,000.00 - 165,000.00 USD / YEAR

A well-established commercial construction contractor seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected organization with a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for delivering high-quality work throughout Maryland.

The Project Manager will be responsible for overall project leadership, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, contract administration, client communication, financial oversight, and project execution. Working closely with the Field Superintendent, this role ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents and quality standards.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Long-term career growth with an established commercial contractor

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout.
• Partner with Field Superintendents to coordinate field operations and ensure successful project execution.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams while promoting collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring exceptional client service and communication.
• Conduct regular project meetings and provide timely updates regarding project status, risks, and milestones.

Financial & Budget Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial reporting.
• Monitor project costs and implement effective cost-control strategies to maximize profitability.
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices, vendor payments, and owner pay applications.
• Analyze project performance and proactively address budget variances.

Procurement & Contract Administration

• Manage subcontractor bidding, procurement, scope development, and vendor selection.
• Prepare, negotiate, and administer subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
• Evaluate subcontractor performance and maintain productive working relationships.

Scheduling & Project Controls

• Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with field personnel.
• Monitor project milestones, procurement activities, material deliveries, and construction sequencing.
• Identify schedule risks and implement corrective action plans to maintain project deadlines.

Change Management

• Prepare, negotiate, evaluate, and manage Requests for Change Orders (RCOs), Change Orders, and contract modifications.
• Maintain complete project documentation, including correspondence, submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, and contract records.

Preconstruction Services

• Participate in budgeting, conceptual estimating, constructability reviews, project phasing, logistics planning, and scheduling during preconstruction.
• Perform value engineering analyses and identify opportunities for cost savings and improved project efficiency.

Quality, Safety & Closeout

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and company safety policies.
• Support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) initiatives throughout construction.
• Coordinate project commissioning, punch list completion, warranty documentation, and final project closeout.
• Successfully manage one large-scale commercial construction project or multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager within commercial construction.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project delivery is highly desirable.
• Construction estimating and preconstruction experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, cost controls, forecasting, scheduling, procurement, and contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, consultants, and multiple project stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
• Experience with construction management software such as PlanGrid, Submittal Exchange, Sage Timberline, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM 360), Primavera P6, Prolog, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional customer service and project performance.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
• Professional training and career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and safety-focused culture
• Opportunity to manage challenging commercial construction projects with a respected and financially stable contractor
• Long-term career growth within an established organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.