Project Manager - Commercial Construction

AlphaGov; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Company-sponsored programs

Job summary

AlphaGov in Central Virginia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects across the region. This hands-on leadership role covers preconstruction through closeout, with direct ownership of schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client relationships, field coordination, and overall project execution.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years with a general contractor, can independently manage multiple projects, and coordinate owners,

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Ability to work on-site and travel to project locations throughout Central Virginia as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage subcontractor scopes, contracts, commitments, change orders, and overall project execution.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, and other project documents to identify requirements, conflicts, and potential risks.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, superintendents, and internal teams.
• Track project costs, purchase orders, commitments, change orders, and financial performance against established budgets.
• Lead project meetings and ensure RFIs, decisions, action items, and outstanding issues are addressed promptly.
• Monitor field progress, quality, safety, and schedule performance in coordination with 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.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular updates to clients and company leadership.
• Lead project closeout activities, including punch lists, inspections, warranties, documentation, and owner turnover.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Negotiation

Team coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Equivalent experience will be considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction PM software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects throughout Central Virginia.

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for managing projects from preconstruction through final closeout, with direct ownership of schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client relationships, field coordination, and overall project execution.

The ideal candidate has a strong background working for a commercial general contractor and can independently manage projects while coordinating owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions
• Manage subcontractor scopes, contracts, commitments, change orders, and overall project execution
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, and other project documents to identify requirements, conflicts, and potential risks
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, superintendents, and internal teams
• Track project costs, purchase orders, commitments, change orders, and financial performance against established budgets
• Lead project meetings and ensure RFIs, decisions, action items, and outstanding issues are addressed promptly
• Monitor field progress, quality, safety, and schedule performance in coordination with 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
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular updates to clients and company leadership
• Lead project closeout activities, 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 final 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 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 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.

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Company‑sponsored programs