Commercial Construction Project Manager

Bosun • Winston-Salem, NC

7d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting on behalf of an established and highly respected commercial general contractor seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to join its Winston-Salem-area team. This is an opportunity for a proven commercial construction professional who wants more than simply managing a job from behind a desk. Our client is looking for someone who takes ownership, values long-term client relationships, understands the full construction process, and wants to continue growing within an organization where advancement into future leadership roles is possible. The Winston-Salem team manages a diverse portfolio of commercial work throughout the Piedmont Triad with a particularly strong presence in healthcare and higher education construction. Projects range from smaller renovations and off-campus healthcare projects to major institutional projects approaching or exceeding $100 million. This position is ideal for a Project Manager who has spent the last several years actively running commercial construction projects and is ready to take the next step with a relationship-driven regional general contractor.

Requirements

• Approximately 5-10+ years of commercial construction Project Manager experience
• Strong preference for candidates with roughly 7-10 years of direct PM experience
• Experience working for a commercial general contractor
• Demonstrated experience independently managing commercial construction projects
• Strong understanding of contracts, subcontracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, schedules, job costs, and project closeout
• Experience managing relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and, when appropriate, two to three projects in different phases
• Strong communication, organization, financial management, and problem-solving skills
• Desire to remain hands-on in project management while continuing to grow professionally
• Takes ownership of their projects rather than simply processing paperwork
• Understands both the field and business sides of construction
• Willing to roll up their sleeves when necessary
• Builds trust with clients and project partners
• Is humble, hardworking, and open to learning
• Can operate independently without losing sight of team collaboration
• Wants to continue developing into greater project and organizational leadership
• Sees their next company as somewhere they can grow for the long term

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare construction
• Higher education / university construction
• Institutional construction
• CM at Risk projects
• Design-Build construction
• Occupied-facility renovations
• Complex commercial renovations or additions
• Large commercial or institutional projects
• Experience working within a relationship-driven construction environment

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from startup through final completion and closeout
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and cost control
• Prepare and manage owner contracts, subcontract agreements, scopes of work, and purchase orders
• Coordinate submittmits, shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cost projections, and project savings
• Maintain project schedules and proactively address critical-path issues
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents and field teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to quality standards
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead owner and project team meetings and communicate project progress clearly
• Identify risks early and develop solutions before they impact schedule, budget, or client satisfaction
• Participate in project closeout, punch list completion, turnover, and final financial reconciliation
• Support preconstruction and project pursuit efforts when needed
• Maintain a high level of accountability and ownership without requiring excessive oversight

Benefits

• Substantial project-based bonus potential
• Strong project-based incentive program tied to project performance and savings
• Opportunity to manage meaningful commercial and institutional projects
• Work with long-standing healthcare and higher education clients
• Genuine ownership in a lean organization
• Potential for future leadership opportunities (Senior Project Manager or Project Executive)
• Focus on long-term relationships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed