Project Manager - Commercial Interior Construction

AlphaGov; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

AlphaGov in Bentonville, Arkansas, seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial interior construction projects from award to handover. You will manage finish trades such as drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, and flooring on multiple sites.

You will develop schedules and budgets, review drawings, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, and lead progress meetings. Travel to jobsites will be required to support project success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in commercial interior construction
• Experience managing interior finish trades (drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring)
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, contracts, and scopes of work
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project or similar CM software

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial interior construction projects from planning to closeout
• Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and resources
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and trade scopes to confirm requirements
• Coordinate with clients, general contractors, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel
• Monitor labor productivity, material costs, and change orders to maintain profitability
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, invoices, and project records
• Oversee material sourcing, purchasing, and delivery schedules
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, safety, and quality
• Lead progress meetings and communicate status and risks to clients and teams
• Coordinate transition from estimating to operations and document budgets and scopes
• Evaluate scope changes and manage their cost impact
• Oversee final inspections, punch lists, and project closeout

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem solving

Scheduling

Budgeting

Cost controls

Team coordination

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred)

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial interior construction projects from contract award through final handover. The ideal candidate will have direct experience managing interior finish trades, including drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, and flooring.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial interior construction projects through planning, execution, installation, turnover, and closeout
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and resource requirements
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and trade scopes to confirm project requirements and identify potential conflicts
• Coordinate with clients, general contractors, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel to maintain effective project communication
• Monitor labor productivity, material costs, billing, financial forecasts, and change orders to maintain project profitability
• Manage RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, invoices, change documentation, and other project records
• Oversee material sourcing, purchasing, delivery schedules, and jobsite readiness
• Conduct site visits to monitor installation progress, workmanship, safety compliance, and workforce productivity
• Hold subcontractors and suppliers accountable for project schedules, quality standards, and contractual obligations
• Identify and resolve construction delays, cost overruns, and field coordination issues through timely corrective action
• Lead project progress meetings and communicate project status, potential risks, and updates to clients and internal teams
• Coordinate the transition from estimating to operations, ensuring approved budgets, scopes, and contractual commitments are properly documented
• Evaluate scope changes, prepare change-order requests, and manage their impact on project costs and schedules
• Oversee final inspections, punch-list completion, client turnover, warranty follow-up, and project closeout

Requirements

• At least 3 years of project management experience in commercial interior construction
• Direct project management experience with drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or similar interior finish systems is required
• Strong knowledge of interior construction methods, trade sequencing, scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and cost controls
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, 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 project closeout procedures
• Understanding of labor productivity, material costs, subcontractor performance, and project financial reporting
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or comparable construction management software
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Willingness to travel to jobsites as needed
• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Benefits

• 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