Project Manager - Commercial Interior Construction

AlphaX; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company vehicle

Job summary

AlphaX is seeking a Commercial Interior Construction Project Manager to lead projects from award through final handover, controlling costs, schedules, and quality while guiding subcontractors and coordinating procurement. You will manage client relationships, oversee field operations, and ensure safety and on-time delivery across multiple interiors projects.

Travel to sites is required. Proficiency with Procore/Bluebeam and a bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field are

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in commercial interior construction.
• Direct project management experience involving drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or interior finish systems.
• Strong understanding of interior construction methods, trade sequencing, scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and cost controls.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, client communications, and project coordination.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, invoicing, change orders, and closeout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of interior construction projects from planning to closeout.
• Establish timelines, budgets, purchasing plans, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, general contractors, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Monitor labor, materials, budgeting, forecasts, and change orders to hit financial targets.
• Administer RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, invoices, and project records.
• Visit jobsites to assess progress, safety, and workmanship.
• Lead progress meetings and report status to clients and teams.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

We're looking for a Commercial Interior Construction Project Manager to lead projects from contract award through final handover. This role is responsible for controlling project costs and schedules, directing subcontractor activities, coordinating material procurement, and maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring quality workmanship and safe project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of interior construction projects, overseeing planning, execution, installation, turnover, and closeout.
• Establish project timelines, budgets, purchasing plans, and resource requirements, adjusting as conditions change.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, contracts, and trade scopes to confirm deliverables and address potential conflicts early.
• Direct coordination between clients, general contractors, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Monitor labor performance, material expenses, billing, project forecasts, and change orders to maintain financial targets.
• Administer RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, invoices, change documentation, and project records.
• Manage material sourcing, purchasing decisions, delivery timing, and site readiness.
• Visit jobsites to assess installation progress, workmanship, safety compliance, and workforce productivity.
• Hold subcontractors and suppliers accountable for agreed schedules, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Address construction delays, cost overruns, and field coordination problems with timely corrective measures.
• Lead progress meetings and keep clients, general contractors, and internal teams informed of project status and risks.
• Coordinate the transition from estimating to operations, confirming approved budgets, project scope, and contractual commitments.
• Assess scope revisions, prepare change-order requests, and manage their impact on cost and schedule.
• Drive final inspections, punch-list completion, client turnover, warranty follow-up, and project closeout.

• 3+ years of project management experience in commercial interior construction.
• Required: Direct project management experience involving drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or similar interior finish systems.
• Strong understanding of interior construction methods, trade sequencing, scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and cost controls.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, client communications, and project coordination.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, invoicing, change orders, and closeout procedures.
• Knowledge of labor productivity, material costs, subcontractor performance, and project financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or comparable construction management tools.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to jobsites as needed.
• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, where applicable.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Stable pipeline of commercial interior construction projects.
• Opportunity to manage a diverse range of interior construction projects.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment with long-term growth potential.