Project Manager-Commercial
About The Position
The Commercial Project Manager leads projects and is accountable for overall success, including owner satisfaction, financial performance, quality, schedule, and safety. The role also supports interview preparation for negotiated projects and assists with estimating, writing bid scopes, scheduling, planning, selecting construction methods, and maintaining relationships with subcontractors and trades. The Project Manager defines project objectives, identifies team members and responsibilities, coordinates team efforts and deliverables, develops project plans and timelines, and creates project-specific budgets and schedules. The role monitors project scope, balances work against resources and deadlines, analyzes budgets, recommends cost reductions, and prepares periodic status reports. The position has a hybrid work environment split between an office and active commercial construction sites. Site work may involve noise, dust, uneven terrain, and varying weather. Office work includes extended periods sitting at a desk and using a computer. The employee must navigate rough or unfinished surfaces, climb stairs, and move safely around active work areas; occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds is required.
Requirements
- Five or more years of ground-up project management experience in the commercial construction industry.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and inspection reports.
- Excellent communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.
- Proficiency with ProCore and Bluebeam.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering; not required if the applicant has sufficient relevant construction experience.
- Experience across a mix of commercial project types, including multi-family and/or multi-use projects.
- Experience with projects valued at $25 million or greater.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects and oversee overall success, including owner satisfaction, financial performance, quality, schedule, and safety.
- Participate in interview preparation for negotiated projects.
- Assist with estimating, writing bid scopes, scheduling, and project planning.
- Evaluate and determine appropriate construction methods.
- Manage and maintain relationships with subcontractors and trades.
- Define project goals and draft specific project objectives.
- Identify project teams and their responsibilities and duties.
- Coordinate team members and ensure deliverables are achieved without unnecessary delays.
- Develop project plans, including required elements and timelines.
- Develop project-specific budgets and schedules while monitoring and directing project scope.
- Balance project tasks against available resources and deadlines.
- Analyze budgets, suggest cost-cutting methods, and prepare periodic status reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
