Construction Project Manager

Bisnow•Rockland, MA

14d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager will oversee complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout and manage multiple projects concurrently. Reporting to the Project Executive, the role is accountable for project execution, financial performance, scheduling, and client satisfaction. The employer is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm serving the greater New England area, specializing in ground-up construction, tenant improvements, and tenant-occupied renovations across retail, restaurant, corporate, and commercial sectors. The position leads preconstruction planning, project execution, financial and contract administration, coordination with clients and project teams, and closeout. It also involves using Procore and ERP systems to maintain project schedules, budgets, commitments, documentation, and records throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
5–8+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
Experience managing multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously.
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and cost control.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.
Strong client-focused mindset and commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Procore; Procore is identified as preferred.

Responsibilities

Review plans, specifications, and construction documents; identify design deficiencies, constructability issues, and potential code concerns.
Participate in bid reviews and project turnover with estimating; lead preconstruction meetings and distribute agendas and minutes.
Create and maintain the Critical Path Schedule and collaborate with field leadership on logistics, quality control, safety, staffing, and construction strategy.
Negotiate subcontractor and vendor agreements; procure owner-furnished materials and temporary facilities or equipment; obtain permits and approvals.
Coordinate project planning with architects, engineers, clients, subcontractors, and field teams.
Manage project execution from mobilization through completion, coordinating daily with the Superintendent on schedule, quality, safety, and budget objectives.
Lead and mentor project staff and foster collaboration across the project team.
Manage submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and project documentation; maintain compliance with company standards, contract documents, applicable codes, and quality requirements.
Maintain and update schedules, conduct weekly project meetings, and distribute minutes and action items.
Prepare and manage RFPs, subcontractor selection, vendor procurement, subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and billing documentation.
Serve as the primary client contact, maintain long-term client relationships, identify project risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Oversee project safety, quality assurance, and execution plans; monitor field productivity and forecast labor requirements.
Prepare schedules of values and monthly payment applications; coordinate collections with Accounts Receivable and timely payments with Accounts Payable.
Monitor budgets, forecasts, job costing, and overall financial performance; review and negotiate subcontractor and vendor invoices.
Manage Prime Contract Change Orders, including pricing, documentation, and owner approvals; interpret and administer contract requirements, addenda, supplemental instructions, and directives.
Resolve technical, scheduling, financial, and communication issues; coordinate inspections with governing agencies and third-party inspectors.
Ensure subcontractors perform in accordance with plans, specifications, approved submittals, and contract documents; conduct ongoing quality control inspections with field leadership.
Ensure punch list items and construction deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner, and promote professionalism, accountability, and a positive team culture.
Coordinate punch list completion and manage closeout documentation, including owner manuals, warranties, record drawings, test reports, Certificates of Occupancy, and final inspections.
Prepare final job cost analysis and budget reporting; conduct closeout reviews with estimating to assess budget performance and improve future estimating accuracy.
Coordinate owner training, utility transfers, and removal of temporary facilities; submit final payment applications and supporting documentation.
Confirm subcontractors and vendors have been paid and required closeout documentation has been received.
Create schedules of values and integrate project financials into Procore and ERP systems; manage commitments, contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
Maintain project records in Procore, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, meeting minutes, schedules, punch lists, and project documents; upload schedules, drawings, addenda, supplemental instructions, and other documents.
Monitor project budgets, update forecasts, and track milestones throughout the project lifecycle.