Project Manager - Commercial Interior Design

Prevail Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Prevail Recruiting is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Manager in Phoenix to lead tenant improvement projects from preconstruction through closeout for a seasoned general contractor.

You'll collaborate with superintendents, estimators, and executives, manage scopes from $3M to $50M across office, retail, medical, hospitality, and industrial sectors, with no long-term travel required in the Phoenix metro area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-charge project management for a commercial GC.
• Experience managing TI, renovation, build-out, or interior construction projects.
• Experience taking projects from preconstruction through turnover.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, estimating, buyout, and cost control.
• Excellent communication with owners, architects, subcontractors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Own TI, renovation, and build-out projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with scope, schedule, budget, and quality on track.
• Build schedules, identify critical-path items, and mitigate risk early.
• Manage budgets, cost reporting, change orders, and forecasting.
• Act as the primary liaison for owners, architects, engineers, and property management teams.
• Lead subcontractor buyout, scope review, procurement, and trade coordination.
• Build long-term client relationships through proactive communication and dependable follow-through.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and project scopes.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor progress, quality, schedule, and safety.
• Champion jobsite safety and ensure OSHA and company compliance.
• Manage the accelerated schedules and changing requirements typical of TI work.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Risk management

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are looking for a Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead tenant improvement (TI) projects from preconstruction through closeout for an established general contractor in Phoenix, Arizona. You will work closely with Superintendents, Estimators, and executive leadership, and serve as the main point of contact for owners, architects, and subcontractors. Projects range from $3M to $50M across office, retail, medical, hospitality, and industrial environments. Every project is in the Phoenix metro area, so there is no long-term travel.

What You'll Do

• Own commercial TI, renovation, and build-out projects from preconstruction through closeout and turnover.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while keeping scope, schedule, budget, and quality on track.
• Build and maintain project schedules, identify critical-path items, and mitigate risk early.
• Manage budgets, cost reporting, change orders, and forecasting.

Manage clients and stakeholders

• Act as the primary liaison for owners, architects, engineers, and property management teams.
• Lead subcontractor buyout, scope review, procurement, and trade coordination.
• Build long-term client relationships through proactive communication and dependable follow-through.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and project scopes.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor progress, quality, schedule, and safety.
• Champion jobsite safety and ensure OSHA and company compliance.
• Manage the accelerated schedules and changing requirements typical of TI work.

Lead and mentor

• Mentor and support project team members.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
• Oversee punch lists, closeout, turnover, and final client satisfaction.
• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts as needed.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of full-charge Project Management experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Significant experience managing commercial TI, renovation, build-out, or interior construction projects.
• Experience taking projects from preconstruction through final turnover.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, estimating, buyout, and cost control.
• Solid knowledge of construction administration, safety standards, and local building requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with owners, architects, subcontractors, and clients.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred: Established TI experience in the Phoenix metro area, across sectors such as office, retail, medical, hospitality, and industrial.

Tools

• Procore
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office Suite

Mindset

• Organized and decisive, with the ability to keep several projects moving at once.
• Accountable for outcomes, with clear and straightforward communication.
• Collaborative with superintendents, estimators, subcontractors, and clients.
• Committed to integrity and long-term relationships.