Senior Commercial Construction Project Manager

Greenwald & B.C. Inc.; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided vehicle

Paid time off

401(k) with employer matching

Profit-sharing and bonuses

Job summary

Greenwald & B.C. Inc. in Mount Pleasant, MI is seeking a Senior Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will drive schedules, budgets, and client communications to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires strong financial acumen, decisive leadership, and the ability to coordinate field and office teams while maintaining quality and safety standards. Travel as needed and a valid driver's license are expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Independently manage projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling and budgeting.
• Experience managing project financials, job costing, forecasts and change orders.
• Experience leading subcontractors and coordinating field and office personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficiency with construction PM software and standard business tech.
• Valid driver's license and travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Establish and manage schedules, budgets, milestones, and cost forecasts.
• Monitor job costs, labor expenses, profitability, and costs to complete.
• Make informed project-level decisions and identify risks early.
• Evaluate change orders and coordinate with the field team.
• Lead client conversations about changes, costs, and schedules.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, superintendents, project engineers, and partners.
• Review drawings, specs, contracts, RFIs, submittals, and procurement.
• Collaborate with leadership on financial reviews and invoicing.
• Maintain project records and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Lead project closeout, including punch lists and final reconciliation.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

JobTread

Construction PM software

Job description

Senior Commercial Construction Project Manager

Greenwald & B.C. Inc.

Mount Pleasant, MI | Full-Time | On-site

About Greenwald & B.C. Inc.

Greenwald & B.C. Inc. is an established construction company serving Central and Northern Michigan. Our commercial work includes new builds, renovations, and construction management. We take pride in quality workmanship, dependable project delivery, and lasting relationships with our clients and trade partners.

As our commercial division continues to grow, we're seeking a Senior Commercial Construction Project Manager who can bring strong commercial construction experience, sound financial judgment, and the ability to lead projects with minimal day-to-day direction.

About the Role

The Senior Commercial Construction Project Manager will lead project execution, manage financial performance, coordinate project teams, and serve as a key point of contact for clients. This person should be comfortable making decisions, anticipating problems, and balancing project schedules, budgets, quality, and client expectations.

The ideal candidate can step into the role with limited training on core project management responsibilities and learn Greenwald's specific processes as they become established within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Establish and manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, and cost forecasts.
• Monitor job costs, commitments, labor expenses, profitability, and projected costs to complete.
• Make informed project-level decisions and identify financial or operational risks before they affect project outcomes.
• Evaluate change orders, including pricing, scope, documentation, and coordination with the field team.
• Lead client conversations regarding project changes, costs, schedules, and execution plans.
• Coordinate and hold subcontractors, superintendents, project engineers, and other project partners accountable for their responsibilities.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, RFIs, submittals, and procurement requirements.
• Work closely with field leadership to resolve construction challenges and maintain project progress.
• Coordinate with company leadership on financial reviews, invoice approvals, change orders, and project commitments.
• Collaborate with accounting on progress billing, pay applications, and final financial reconciliation.
• Maintain clear project records and ensure projects meet established quality and safety expectations.
• Lead project closeout, including punch lists, final documentation, and financial reconciliation.

Qualifications

Required:

• 7+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, and project execution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project financials, job costing, cost forecasts, and change orders.
• Experience leading subcontractors and coordinating office and field personnel.
• Ability to make sound decisions, resolve project issues, and communicate effectively with clients.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with construction project management software and standard business technology.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred:

• Extensive experience with a general contractor or construction management firm.
• Experience managing commercial new builds, renovations, institutional, educational, or municipal projects.
• Familiarity with AIA contracts, pay applications, RFIs, submittals, and subcontractor agreements.
• Experience with JobTread or similar construction management software.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

What Success Looks Like

First 30 Days:

Understand Greenwald's commercial projects, financial review processes, reporting expectations, team structure, and decision-making procedures.

By 60 Days:

Take ownership of assigned projects, manage key financial and operational responsibilities, and lead project coordination and client communication with increasing independence.

By 90 Days:

Independently lead assigned commercial projects with appropriate company oversight, exercise sound financial judgment, and manage project-level decisions while maintaining accountability for schedule, cost, quality, and client relationships.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $100,000-$120,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Profit-sharing opportunities and bonuses.
• Company-provided vehicle.

Why Join Greenwald & B.C. Inc.?

You’ll work closely with company leadership, have meaningful responsibility for project outcomes, and help maintain the standards and relationships that support Greenwald's continued success.

We’re looking for someone who takes ownership, values clear communication, and understands that successful project management requires both construction knowledge and financial discipline.

Greenwald & B.C. Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.