Project Manager - Ground-Up Commercial - Hanover, MD

Michael Page; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Lead high-profile projects

Growth opportunities

Wellness and fitness culture

Bilingual training programs

Job summary

MPI in Hanover, MD is seeking a Project Manager - Ground-Up Commercial to lead commercial construction projects from award through completion. You will serve as the primary liaison between ownership groups, design teams, consultants, and subcontractors, while leading meetings and communicating status, risks, schedules, and budgets to stakeholders.

Responsibilities include cost control, contract administration, change-order negotiation, and field collaboration to deliver multifamily, educational,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial General Contractor.
• Strong understanding of owner contracts, subcontract agreements, and construction contract administration.
• Demonstrated success negotiating costs, change orders, and project financial matters with owners and subcontractors.
• Hands-on field experience working alongside Superintendents and construction operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from award through completion.
• Serve as the primary liaison between ownership groups, design teams, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Lead project meetings and communicate project status, risks, schedules, and budgets to key stakeholders.
• Review, negotiate, and administer owner contracts and subcontractor agreements.
• Drive cost control efforts, evaluate change orders, and negotiate project-related financial impacts.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents and field teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Oversee submittal reviews, RFIs, project documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and project performance metrics.
• Support project planning, risk mitigation, and problem resolution throughout all phases of construction.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Field experience

Stakeholder management

Job description

• Join an established GC with strong employee-focused culture!

• Lead high-profile multifamily, education & data center projects!
• Join an established GC with strong employee-focused culture!

About Our Client

Our client is an established Mid-Atlantic construction organization has evolved into a diversified construction, development, and project management leader with a reputation for quality and long-term client relationships. Their portfolio spans multifamily, education, entertainment, interiors, and mission-critical projects, creating exciting opportunities for construction professionals who enjoy working on complex, impactful builds.

Job Description

The Project Manager - Ground-Up Commercial - Hanover, MD will be responsible for:

• Manage commercial construction projects from award through completion.
• Serve as the primary liaison between ownership groups, design teams, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Lead project meetings and communicate project status, risks, schedules, and budgets to key stakeholders.
• Review, negotiate, and administer owner contracts and subcontractor agreements.
• Drive cost control efforts, evaluate change orders, and negotiate project-related financial impacts.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents and field teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Oversee submittal reviews, RFIs, project documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and project performance metrics.
• Support project planning, risk mitigation, and problem resolution throughout all phases of construction.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial General Contractor.
• Previous experience working for a larger GC such as Whiting-Turner, Harkins, Bozzuto, Hamel Builders, Southway Builders, CBG Building Company, Chesapeake Contracting Group, or similar organizations.
• Strong understanding of owner contracts, subcontract agreements, and construction contract administration.
• Demonstrated success negotiating costs, change orders, and project financial matters with owners and subcontractors.
• Hands-on field experience working alongside Superintendents and construction operations teams.
• Proven ability to independently lead meetings and manage owner and design-team relationships.
• Experience delivering CDA (Community Development Authority) and/or Low-Income Housing (LIHTC) projects.
• Strong background reviewing and managing submittals, RFIs, and construction documentation.
• Experience managing multifamily, educational, tenant improvement, or large-scale commercial projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

• Annual salary of $110,000 to $130,000.
• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunity to lead projects ranging from $10M to $500M+.
• Diverse portfolio including multifamily, higher education, entertainment, TI, and data center work.
• 24-hour onsite fitness center and wellness-focused culture.
• Unique bilingual communication and construction Spanish training programs.
• Employee recognition programs, retreats, social events, and strong long-term growth opportunities.