Project Manager-Commercial
About The Position
The Commercial Project Manager leads projects and is responsible for overall project success, including owner satisfaction, financial performance, quality, schedule, and safety. The role also contributes to interview preparation for negotiated projects and assists with estimating, writing bid scopes, scheduling, and project planning. The Project Manager evaluates and selects appropriate construction methods and manages relationships with subcontractors and trades. The position defines project goals and objectives, identifies project teams and their responsibilities, coordinates team efforts, and develops project plans and timelines. It develops project-specific budgets and schedules, monitors project scope, balances task requirements against available resources and deadlines, analyzes budgets, recommends cost-cutting methods, and prepares periodic status reports. The work environment is hybrid, split between an office and active commercial construction sites. Office work includes prolonged sitting, computer use, and administrative tasks. Construction-site conditions may include noise, dust, uneven terrain, and varying weather. 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
- At least 5 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 programs, 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 enough relevant construction experience.
- Experience with a mix of project types, including multi-family and/or multi-use projects.
- Experience with projects sized at $25 million or greater.
Responsibilities
- Define project goals by developing drafts outlining specific objectives.
- Identify project teams and their responsibilities and duties.
- Coordinate team members’ efforts and ensure project deliverables are achieved without unnecessary delays.
- Develop project plans, including required elements and timelines.
- Develop project-specific budgets and schedules and monitor and direct project scope.
- Balance task requirements against available resources and project deadlines.
- Analyze budgets, recommend cost-cutting methods, and prepare periodic status reports.
- Participate in interview preparation for negotiated projects.
- Assist in preparing estimates, writing bid scopes, scheduling, and planning projects.
- Evaluate and determine appropriate construction methods.
- Manage and maintain relationships with subcontractors and trades.
- Oversee and support project activities at commercial construction sites.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
