Project Manager - Commercial Interiors (Drywall & Ceilings)

A well-established specialty interiors contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial interior construction projects in Northwest Arkansas from contract award through final turnover. This role is built for a PM with direct, hands-on experience managing interior finish trades, including drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, and flooring.

You will own project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, procurement, and client relationships while upholding high standards for quality, jobsite safety, and overall project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial interior projects through planning, execution, installation, turnover, and closeout.
• Build, maintain, and track project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and resource needs.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and trade scopes to confirm requirements and flag potential conflicts.
• Coordinate with clients, general contractors, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel to keep communication clear and consistent.
• Monitor labor productivity, material costs, billing, forecasts, and change orders to protect profitability.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, invoices, change documentation, and project records.
• Oversee material sourcing, purchasing, delivery schedules, and jobsite readiness.
• Visit jobsites to monitor installation progress, workmanship, safety compliance, and crew productivity.
• Hold subcontractors and suppliers accountable to schedules, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Identify and resolve delays, cost overruns, and field coordination issues with timely corrective action.
• Lead progress meetings and communicate status, risks, and updates to clients and internal teams.
• Manage the handoff from estimating to operations, ensuring budgets, scopes, and commitments are properly documented.
• Evaluate scope changes, prepare change-order requests, and manage their impact on cost and schedule.
• Oversee final inspections, punch lists, client turnover, warranty follow-up, and project closeout.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience in commercial interior construction.
• Required: 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 control.
• 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 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 required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, 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 work.
• Exposure to a diverse range of interior construction projects.
• A collaborative, team-oriented environment with long-term growth potential.