Construction Project Manager

Trueline•Scarborough, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a respected, family-owned construction firm with over 50 years of experience in commercial and multi-housing projects, is seeking a Project Manager to join their team in the Greater Portland, ME area. This role is ideal for an experienced construction professional who enjoys managing projects from preconstruction through completion, building strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, and working closely with a tight-knit, experienced team.

Requirements

3–7+ years of experience in construction project management or a related role
Strong understanding of commercial or multi-family construction
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and change orders
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
Proficiency with Excel and general construction/project-management software
Ability to manage multiple priorities and keep projects moving forward

Nice To Haves

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
Prior field experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Project Engineer, or similar position
Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout
Familiarity with the Greater Portland subcontractor and vendor market
Experience with commercial and multi-family projects of varying size and complexity

Responsibilities

Manage commercial and multi-family construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, contracts, and overall project documentation
Coordinate closely with superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, owners, and internal teams
Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
Manage subcontractor procurement, scopes of work, contracts, and performance
Monitor project costs, forecasts, and profitability throughout the project
Identify potential schedule, cost, and constructability issues and work proactively to resolve them
Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with owners, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
Partner closely with field teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the expected quality standards
Manage project closeout, punch lists, documentation, and turnover