Project Manager - Commercial Interior Construction

AlphaX • Bentonville, AR

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About The Position

The Project Manager oversees commercial interior construction projects from contract award through final handover, including planning, execution, installation, turnover, and closeout. The role manages project budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontractors, client relationships, quality, jobsite safety, and overall project performance, with direct experience in interior finish trades such as drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, and flooring.

The Project Manager coordinates with clients, general contractors, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel; monitors project costs and productivity; manages project documentation and changes; and addresses construction delays, cost overruns, and field coordination issues. The position also supports the transition from estimating to operations and leads final inspections, punch-list completion, client turnover, warranty follow-up, and closeout.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of project management experience in commercial interior construction.
• Direct project management experience with drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or similar interior finish systems.
• Strong knowledge of interior construction methods, trade sequencing, scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and cost controls.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, client communications, and project coordination.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, invoicing, change orders, and project closeout procedures.
• Understanding of labor productivity, material costs, subcontractor performance, and project financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or comparable construction management software.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to jobsites as needed.
• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial interior construction projects through planning, execution, installation, turnover, and closeout.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and resource requirements.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and trade scopes to confirm requirements and identify potential conflicts.
• Coordinate project communication with clients, general contractors, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Monitor labor productivity, material costs, billing, financial forecasts, and change orders to maintain project profitability.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, invoices, change documentation, and other project records.
• Oversee material sourcing, purchasing, delivery schedules, and jobsite readiness.
• Conduct site visits to monitor installation progress, workmanship, safety compliance, and workforce productivity.
• Hold subcontractors and suppliers accountable for schedules, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Identify and resolve construction delays, cost overruns, and field coordination issues through timely corrective action.
• Lead project progress meetings and communicate project status, risks, and updates to clients and internal teams.
• Coordinate the transition from estimating to operations and ensure approved budgets, scopes, and contractual commitments are documented.
• Evaluate scope changes, prepare change-order requests, and manage impacts on project costs and schedules.
• Oversee final inspections, punch-list completion, client turnover, warranty follow-up, and project closeout.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, where applicable.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A stable pipeline of commercial interior construction projects.
• The opportunity to manage a diverse range of interior construction projects.
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment with long-term growth potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED