Project Manager for New-Com

New-Com Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

New-Com, Inc. in Las Vegas, NV is recruiting a Commercial Project Manager (Public Sector) to drive complex municipal and state building projects.

You will oversee teams, lead procurement, and ensure compliance with contract documents, schedules, and budgets. The role requires expertise in public contracting, bid forms, and change management, supported by strong leadership and communication with owners and inspectors.

Qualifications

• Experience leading public-sector commercial building projects.
• Strong knowledge of public contracting requirements and procurement.
• Ability to manage all project phases from scope through close‑out.
• Excellent leadership and negotiation skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project documentation from start to close, including forecasting and invoicing.
• Coordinate with public owners, inspectors, and design consultants to ensure accuracy.
• Build schedules, cost projections, and cash flow reports; manage changes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and permitting requirements.

Skills

Public sector leadership

Budget & cost control

Contract compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

Procore

Primavera

Job description

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Type: Full-Time

Description: Commercial Project Manager (Public Sector)

Salary: $80,000.00 – $147,000.00 per year plus extensive benefits

The Project Manager for New-Com, Inc. is accountable for the successful completion of assigned public‑sector projects, working directly with project teams to lead commercial building construction for municipal, county, airport, and state agencies. This position requires strong leadership, knowledge of public contracting procedures, and the ability to manage all phases of the project from procurement through close‑out while ensuring full compliance with contract documents, schedule, and budget.

To be successful in this position, the candidate will:

• Demonstrate a proven ability to manage $1M–$50M commercial projects in the public works environment.
• Possess a strong understanding of public contracting requirements, including bid forms, prevailing wage, certified payroll, DBE/SMWBE participation, submittal reviews, and change management per contract terms.
• Lead all project documentation from job start to close‑out, including but not limited to: financial forecasting, value engineering, project/scope changes, permits, invoicing, contracts, pay applications, submittals, as‑built drawings, and O&M manuals.
• Coordinate closely with public owners, inspectors, and design consultants, ensuring proactive communication and accurate documentation.
• Build and interpret project schedules, cost projections, and cash flow reports.
• Identify constructability issues early and provide practical field‑driven solutions.
• Manage subcontracts and purchase orders for clear scope alignment and compliance with contract documents.
• Initiate RFIs, submittals, and documentation in accordance with agency standards (e.g., Procore, eBuilder, or similar).
• Maintain strict compliance with safety, environmental, and permitting requirements.
• Mentor and develop project engineering staff members in conjunction with project management duties.
• Communicate project status, goals, and parameters with executive management, administrative support, and field teams.

Requirements:

Knowledge and experience in public‑sector commercial building construction, including but not limited to schools, civic buildings, fire/police facilities, and airport tenant improvements.

• Strong understanding of Division 00/01 contract documents, public procurement laws, and reporting procedures.
• 7+ years of field experience and/or project management experience on public projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Procore, Primavera, or similar public‑agency project management tools preferred.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines under pressure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with an emphasis on integrity and collaboration.

Company:

New‑Com, Inc. is the consolidated parent company of Acme Electric, MMC, Inc., and TAB Contractors, Inc. As one of the largest self‑performing construction entities in the southwestern United States, we deliver a wide range of public and private commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. We are a leader in the Nevada construction industry and are committed to the safety, success, and professional growth of our team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.