Commercial Construction Project Manager

About the Role

The Project Manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated projects to ensure goals are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. This role involves reviewing project proposals, determining staffing requirements, allocating resources, and understanding all safety hazards related to the work. The position requires safe and effective use of tools and equipment in plant operations or construction jobsite settings. Key responsibilities include collaborating with project staff to outline work plans, examining cost and schedule estimates for accuracy, and reviewing status reports to adjust plans as needed. The manager prepares bids, specifications, and progress reports, administers subcontracts, maintains comprehensive documentation, and acts as a liaison among the company, clients, and subcontractors. Coordination with regulatory agencies and support for other craft workers are also essential. • Confer with project staff to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority • Examine estimates of material, equipment and production costs, performance requirements, and project schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy • Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required • Prepare bids, process specifications, test and progress reports and other required exhibits • Review bids from other firms for conformity to contract requirements and determine acceptable bids • Award and administer subcontracts, including final approval of payment • Prepare project reports for management, client, or others • Advise superintendents and construction manager of contractual rights and obligations • Maintain subcontracts and subcontractor status databases • Act as liaison between company, client and subcontractors • Aggressively collect payments through timely invoicing, demanding payment within contract terms, and using best judgement with schedule of values • Maintain thorough documentation of all events, discussions and issues • Provide monthly projections of the status of the project • Coordinate project activities with government regulatory or other agencies when applicable • Assist other craft workers as needed • Manage multiple commercial projects through all phases — pre‑construction, construction, and closeout • Partner with architects, engineers, and clients to keep communication seamless • Build and oversee detailed project schedules, budgets, and scopes • Lead subcontractor buyouts, contracts, and change orders • Run weekly progress meetings and maintain active client updates • Ensure permitting, RFIs, and inspections are resolved promptly • Uphold safety standards and quality benchmarks on every job • Support team development by coaching assistant project managers and collaborating with field leadership • Monitor performance metrics across cost, schedule, safety, and quality • Anticipate risks early and implement solutions to keep projects on track • Enforce compliance with prime and subcontract agreements

Key Responsibilities

• ▸schedule management
• ▸budget control
• ▸subcontract admin
• ▸bid preparation
• ▸client liaison
• ▸project reporting

What You Bring

Physical demands involve lifting up to 25‑50 lbs, climbing, navigating uneven terrain, and working in adverse weather, while mental requirements include strong communication, decision‑making, math, detail orientation, and leadership skills. The role requires 5–7+ years of proven commercial project management experience and the ability to manage projects from pre‑construction through closeout.

Requirements

• ▸project management
• ▸5‑7 years
• ▸leadership
• ▸decision‑making
• ▸communication
• ▸detail orientation

Work Environment

Onsite