Project Manager / Senior Project Manager – Commercial GC

Trueline; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trueline seeks a Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead multiple commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout for our New England portfolio. This role is based in Rockland, MA and requires hands-on ownership, client liaison, and collaboration with architects, subs, and field teams.

You will manage budgets, schedules, procurement, RFIs, and change orders while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Meaningful commercial construction PM experience with a GC or CM
• Ability to independently manage commercial projects without needing training in PM basics
• Experience managing multiple active projects, clients, deadlines, and subcontractor teams
• Strong ownership of project financials: budgets, forecasting, billing, change orders
• Experience with subcontractor buyout, procurement, contracts, and project administration
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-management skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, scopes, and contracts
• Experience partnering with field Superintendents throughout execution
• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, schedules, requisitions, and closeout requirements
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a multi-project environment
• Procore experience or strong familiarity with construction-management software

Responsibilities

• Manage approximately three commercial construction projects concurrently (occasionally four)
• Own projects from preconstruction and kickoff through closeout
• Serve as primary day-to-day contact for clients, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, scopes, and other construction documents
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, job costs, profitability, and financial reporting
• Develop, update, and monitor project schedules
• Lead kickoff meetings and owner/subcontractor/internal meetings
• Manage subcontractor and vendor buyout, contracts, purchase orders, and procurement
• Coordinate with Superintendents to align field execution
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and other documentation in Procore
• Identify, price, negotiate, and track change orders
• Prepare owner requisitions, billing, and related financial docs
• Proactively identify schedule, cost, procurement, and operational risks and drive solutions
• Coordinate punch lists, warranties, record drawings, and final closeout
• Support a diverse portfolio of ground-up, renovations, tenant improvements, and other commercial work across New England

Skills

Client-facing communication

Multi-project management

Scheduling & cost control

Team coordination

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Sage

Job description

Trueline is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Manager to join its Rockland, MA team. This is an opportunity for either an experienced PM ready for greater ownership or a proven Senior PM who can immediately lead multiple projects while building a long-term career with a company that actively invests in its people.

What You'll Do as the Commercial Construction Project Manager:

• Manage approximately three commercial construction projects concurrently, with occasional periods of four active projects
• Own projects from preconstruction and kickoff through final completion and closeout
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, scopes, and other construction documents
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, job costs, profitability, and financial reporting
• Develop, update, and monitor project schedules
• Lead project kickoff meetings and recurring owner, subcontractor, and internal meetings
• Manage subcontractor and vendor buyout, contracts, purchase orders, and procurement
• Partner closely with Superintendents to coordinate field execution and resolve project challenges
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and other project documentation through Procore
• Identify, price, negotiate, and track change orders
• Prepare and manage owner requisitions, billing, and related project financial documentation
• Proactively identify schedule, cost, procurement, and operational risks and drive solutions
• Coordinate punch lists, warranties, record drawings, and final project closeout
• Support a diverse portfolio of ground-up construction, renovations, tenant improvements, and other commercial work throughout New England

Must-Haves as the Commercial Construction Project Manager:

• Meaningful commercial construction Project Management experience with a General Contractor or Construction Manager
• Ability to independently manage commercial projects without needing to be taught the fundamentals of the PM role
• Experience managing multiple active projects, clients, deadlines, and subcontractor teams simultaneously
• Strong ownership of project financials, including budgets, forecasting, billing, change orders, and cost control
• Experience with subcontractor buyout, procurement, contracts, and project administration
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-management skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes, and contracts
• Experience partnering directly with field Superintendents throughout project execution
• Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, schedules, requisitions, and closeout requirements
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a multi-project environment
• Procore experience or strong familiarity with comparable construction-management technology
• Ability to work in person with Rockland, MA as the home office
• Willingness to travel to New England project locations as required

Nice-to-Haves as the Commercial Construction Project Manager:

• Current Senior Project Manager experience with a commercial GC
• 3-5+ years of meaningful progression through APM and PM-level responsibilities for developing PM candidates
• Strong Procore proficiency
• Experience managing approximately three or more projects concurrently
• Ground-up commercial construction experience
• Retail construction experience
• Healthcare construction experience
• Tenant improvement and renovation experience
• Pre-engineered metal building experience
• Experience with projects throughout Massachusetts and greater New England
• Microsoft Project scheduling experience
• Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or Sage exposure
• Clear interest in progressing toward Senior Project Manager or Project Executive-level responsibility

This Role Offers:

• Project Manager base compensation generally up to approximately $130,000, with some flexibility based on experience
• Senior Project Manager base compensation up to approximately $160,000, with potential flexibility to approximately $165,000 for an exceptional candidate
• Annual discretionary/performance bonus
• Medical coverage with approximately 70% employer contribution
• PPO and HRA options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution after six months
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Diverse commercial project exposure rather than assignment to one long-term project
• Direct opportunity for increased responsibility and advancement
• A culture focused on employee development and long-term internal growth

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.