Project Manager - Commercial Construction

AlphaX•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Construction Project Manager leads commercial renovation, tenant improvement, and other commercial building projects across Central Virginia. The role owns project delivery from preconstruction planning and subcontractor procurement through construction, client turnover, and closeout, ensuring contractual, financial, schedule, and quality requirements are met. Direct commercial general contractor experience is mandatory; residential-only construction experience does not qualify. The role requires on-site work and travel to project locations throughout Central Virginia. Compensation is based on experience.

Requirements

At least 5 years of commercial construction project management experience with a general contractor.
Direct commercial general contracting experience; residential construction experience alone is not sufficient.
Experience managing commercial renovations, tenant improvements, office buildings, institutional facilities, industrial projects, or comparable work.
Ability to independently direct projects through preconstruction, active construction, and final closeout.
Strong knowledge of construction documents, contracts, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, RFIs, submittals, and change-order management.
Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractor performance and coordinate clients, design professionals, vendors, and field teams.
Knowledge of commercial construction methods, sequencing, site logistics, and project execution.
Proficiency with construction management and scheduling software and Microsoft Office.
Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
Willingness to work on-site and travel to project locations throughout Central Virginia.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Manage commercial construction projects from initial planning through final completion, meeting contractual, financial, schedule, and quality requirements.
Build and manage project schedules, monitor milestones, and address schedule risks.
Oversee subcontractor agreements, scopes of work, procurement, change orders, and contractual deliverables.
Review plans, specifications, contracts, RFIs, submittals, and project records to resolve discrepancies and maintain coordination.
Coordinate clients, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, Superintendents, and field personnel.
Manage budgets, purchase orders, committed costs, expenses, and profitability, addressing variances proactively.
Lead project meetings, communicate decisions, assign follow-up actions, and resolve outstanding issues.
Work with field leadership to monitor progress, workmanship, safety practices, and schedule adherence.
Anticipate cost, scheduling, scope, and material risks and implement corrective measures.
Coordinate material orders and deliveries, inspections, punch-list completion, warranty requirements, and owner handover.
Provide project updates to clients and company leadership, escalate critical issues, and recommend solutions.