Commercial Construction Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead renovation, tenant improvement, and capital improvement projects executed through a vendor‑managed subcontractor model. This role is responsible for managing projects from early engagement through closeout, ensuring delivery aligns with client expectations, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

The Project Manager is expected to work proactively with clients, internal teams, and subcontractors to help define scope, clarify requirements, develop execution strategies, and manage evolving project details throughout the lifecycle of the project.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities listed in this job description represent the primary duties of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform additional duties or responsibilities as assigned, provided such duties are lawful and related to business operations.

• Manage commercial construction projects from initial engagement through closeout, including planning, execution, monitoring, and final delivery
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining consistent communication regarding scope, schedule, budget, and project status
• Lead project execution on jobs that may not have full drawings or specifications, working with clients, estimators, and subcontractors to define scope, assumptions, and execution plans
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules, adjusting as scope evolves or site conditions are confirmed
• Coordinate, manage, and hold subcontracted vendors accountable for scope compliance, quality, schedule adherence, and safety
• Review and approve subcontractor proposals, scopes, and buyouts, ensuring alignment with project intent and pricing expectations
• Oversee project financial performance, including cost tracking, forecasting, change management, and margin protection
• Prepare, review, and manage change orders, including identifying scope changes, documenting pricing, and communicating impacts to clients
• Coordinate closely with field supervision and vendors to support execution, sequencing, site logistics, and issue resolution
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation, including contracts, RFIs, proposals, submittals, daily reports, photos, and closeout materials
• Proactively identify risks, scope gaps, constructability issues, and schedule impacts, and implement corrective action plans
• Conduct regular jobsite visits to evaluate progress, workmanship, safety compliance, and overall project health
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and contractual obligations across all assigned projects
• Lead project closeout activities, including punch list resolution, warranty documentation, final invoicing, and client acceptance
• Collaborate with internal teams including estimating, accounting, dispatch, and leadership to support project success

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent commercial construction experience
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager on commercial construction, renovation, or tenant improvement projects
• Strong understanding of commercial construction means and methods, sequencing, and trade coordination
• Demonstrated experience managing projects with incomplete drawings, limited specifications, or evolving scopes
• Comfort working in a vendor‑managed construction model, coordinating subcontractors rather than self‑performed labor
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality control
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency with project management and document control systems, as well as Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially with documentation and financial tracking
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing commercial renovation and tenant improvement projects, including work in occupied or operational facilities
• Experience leading projects from early scope development through execution, including site walks, client discovery, and vendor input
• Familiarity with projects initiated without full plans or specifications, requiring scope clarification, budgeting, and phased execution
• Experience with cost control, change management, and client‑facing reporting
• Experience using Procore or similar construction project management platforms
• Experience working with national or multi‑site client portfolios
• Strong background in problem solving, decision making, and managing evolving project conditions