Project Manager - Commercial Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Company-sponsored benefits

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Alphahire is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects across Central Virginia. This hands-on leader will own the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record with a commercial general contractor and can independently manage projects while working closely with owners, architects,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience with a general contractor.
• Experience managing commercial renovations, tenant improvements, office, institutional, industrial, or similar projects.
• Ability to independently manage projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Strong knowledge of drawings, specs, contracts, schedules, budgets, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Experience coordinating owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Solid understanding of commercial construction methods, sequencing, procurement, and project execution.
• Proficiency with construction project management software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent construction experience considered.
• Commercial construction experience is required; residential-only experience will not meet requirements.
• Ability to work on-site and travel to Central Virginia locations.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, track milestones, and address delays.
• Manage subcontractor scopes, contracts, change orders, and deliverables.
• Review drawings, specs, contracts, submittals, and project documents.
• Coordinate owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Monitor budgets, purchase orders, commitments, costs, and financial performance.
• Lead project meetings and ensure RFIs, decisions, action items, and issues are resolved.
• Work with field leadership to monitor progress, quality, safety, productivity, and schedules.
• Identify risks early and develop practical mitigation measures.
• Coordinate procurement, material requirements, and deliveries.
• Maintain complete project records and regular client updates.
• Direct project closeout, including punch lists, inspections, warranties, and turnover.

Skills

Commercial PM

GC experience

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Scheduling

On-site travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

PM software

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects throughout Central Virginia.

This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction and procurement through construction, turnover, and final closeout. The Project Manager will take ownership of project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client relationships, documentation, and overall execution.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record with a commercial general contractor and is capable of independently managing projects while coordinating effectively with owners, architects, engineers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and field teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, track milestones, and proactively address potential delays.
• Manage subcontractor scopes, contracts, commitments, change orders, and project deliverables.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, and other project documents to identify requirements, conflicts, and risks.
• Coordinate owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, Superintendents, vendors, and internal teams.
• Monitor project budgets, purchase orders, commitments, change orders, costs, and overall financial performance.
• Lead project meetings and ensure RFIs, decisions, action items, and outstanding issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Work closely with field leadership to monitor construction progress, quality, safety, productivity, and schedule performance.
• Identify project risks early and develop practical solutions to minimize schedule delays, cost overruns, and quality concerns.
• Coordinate procurement, material requirements, and deliveries to support project schedules.
• Maintain complete and accurate project records, reports, and documentation.
• Provide regular project updates to clients, ownership, and company leadership.
• Direct project closeout, including punch lists, inspections, warranties, final documentation, and owner turnover.

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience with a general contractor.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial renovations, tenant improvements, office, institutional, industrial, or similar projects.
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, budgets, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, owners, architects, engineers, and field personnel.
• Solid understanding of commercial construction methods, sequencing, procurement, and project execution.
• Proficiency with construction project management and scheduling software, as well as Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction 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 required.

• Compensation based on experience.
• Health insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Overtime opportunities, where applicable.
• Company-sponsored benefits and programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.