Project Manager - Commercial Construction

AlphaGov; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

AlphaGov in Central Virginia seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects from preconstruction through closeout. This hands-on leadership role owns schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client relationships, and field coordination.

You will review drawings and specs, manage RFIs and change orders, coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, and teams, and drive on-site execution to deliver projects safely, on time, and within

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing commercial construction projects for a general contractor.
• Experience with renovations, tenant improvements, and office/institutional projects.
• Experience leading projects from preconstruction to closeout independently.
• Strong knowledge of drawings, specs, contracts, schedules, budgets, and RFIs/submittals.
• On-site work with travel to Central Virginia as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through closeout, owning schedule, budget, quality, and docs
• Develop and maintain project schedules and address delays
• Manage subcontractor scopes, contracts, change orders, and execution
• Review drawings, specs, contracts, submittals to identify issues
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subs, superintendents, and teams
• Track costs, purchase orders, commitments, change orders, and financials vs budget
• Lead project meetings and resolve RFIs, actions, and issues
• Monitor field progress, quality, and schedule with field teams
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Coordinate procurement and material needs to support schedules
• Lead closeout: punch lists, inspections, warranties, turnover

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Construction PM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects from preconstruction through final closeout.

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client relationships, field coordination, and overall project execution throughout Central Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction and renovation projects from preconstruction through closeout, maintaining ownership of schedule, budget, quality, and documentation
• Develop and maintain project schedules, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions
• Manage subcontractor scopes, contracts, commitments, change orders, and project execution
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, and other project documents to identify requirements and potential issues
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, superintendents, and internal teams
• Track project costs, purchase orders, commitments, change orders, and financial performance against budget
• Lead project meetings and ensure RFIs, decisions, action items, and outstanding issues are resolved
• Monitor field progress, quality, and schedule performance alongside superintendents and subcontractors
• Identify project risks and develop solutions to minimize delays, cost impacts, and quality issues
• Coordinate procurement and material requirements to support project schedules
• Lead project closeout, including punch lists, inspections, warranties, documentation, and owner turnover

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects for a general contractor
• Direct experience with commercial renovations, tenant improvements, office, institutional, industrial, or similar commercial projects
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, budgets, change orders, RFIs, and submittals
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, owners, architects, engineers, and field personnel
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, sequencing, and project execution
• Proficiency with construction project management/scheduling software and Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Commercial construction experience is required. Residential-only experience will not meet the requirements
• Ability to work on‑site and travel to project locations throughout Central Virginia as needed

Benefits

Compensation based on experience.

Benefits may include health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and company-sponsored programs.