Senior Commercial Project Manager – High-Impact Construction

Cleveland Construction, Inc.; Mentor (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k

Employee Discount Program

PTO

8 Paid Holidays

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Cleveland Construction is seeking a Commercial Project Manager in Mentor, OH to serve as the primary project planner for high-profile commercial projects across the US. Minimal travel required to drive productivity and accuracy at sites.

We are a family-owned national contractor specializing in general contracting, construction management, design-build, and self-performing walls and ceilings, guided by our four pillars of Thoroughness, Respect, Accountability, and Communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience as a GC Commercial Construction Project Manager.
• Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand mechanical/electrical systems.
• Strong leadership, budget tracking, negotiation, and risk management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create realistic project timelines, track milestones, and manage the critical path from pre-construction to closeout.
• Oversee project costs, manage subcontractor bids, process pay applications, and prevent budget overages.
• Negotiate and draft contracts with general contractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers.
• Secure necessary local building licenses and ensure adherence to safety regulations and codes.
• Act as the primary client contact, reporting progress updates and resolving site issues promptly.

Skills

10+ years GC PM experience

Reading blueprints

Leadership

Budget tracking

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Project scheduling software

Job description

Commercial Project Manager

Cleveland Construction is looking to add a Commercial Project Manager to its Mentor, OH location, to serve as the primary project planner for high profile commercial construction projects across the US. This role requires minimal travel to the job sites to drive productivity and accuracy throughout the project.

Why Cleveland Construction?

Cleveland Construction is a family owned and operated National construction company specializing in general contracting, construction management, design-build, and self-performing walls and ceilings services. We operate everything through our 4 pillars: Thoroughness, Respect, Accountability, Communication.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance + add-ons
• 401k
• Employee Discount Program
• PTO
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Competitive Pay + other packages

Key Job Functions

• Create realistic project timelines, track milestones, and manage the critical path from pre-construction to closeout.
• Oversee project costs, manage subcontractor bids, process pay applications, and prevent budget overages.
• Negotiate and draft contracts with general contractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers.
• Secure necessary local building licenses and ensure strict adherence to safety regulations and building codes.
• Act as the primary contact for clients, reporting progress updates and resolving site issues immediately.

What You Need

• 10+ years’ experience as a GC Commercial Construction Project Manager
• Degree in Construction Management, civil engineering, or other related field preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, understand mechanical and electrical systems, and use project scheduling or CAD software
• Strong leadership, budget tracking, negotiation, and risk-management abilities

$90,000 - $160,000 a year