Project Manager, Construction Manager​/ Foreman, Site Manager

Project Manager

This Project Manager role oversees ground-up building construction, interior fit and finish, and building renovation projects from contract award through completion. The position manages subcontractors, vendors, and craft employees to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for the client, ensures clear communication and documentation, and maintains strong relationships while protecting project profitability and the company’s reputation.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall contract management for construction projects, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications and company standards.
• Directly supervise superintendents, subcontractors, and other construction-related personnel, providing clear direction in planning, coordinating, and executing all phases of the work.
• Act as the primary point of contact with the client, managing the construction contract and maintaining strong, professional client relationships.
• Use drawings, plans, specifications, and submittals to accurately interpret project requirements and determine comprehensive scopes of work.
• Develop and manage project buyout strategies, including procuring necessary materials and signing up subcontractors in alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Document and manage all project correspondence, including submittal management, RFI management, and legal notices, with the owner, engineer, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ensure that all work is performed safely and that the quality of work consistently meets or exceeds expectations, promptly addressing and resolving field issues as they arise.
• Compile detailed cost estimates for changed conditions, negotiate change orders with the owner and engineer, and review and evaluate change order pricing from subcontractors.
• Develop detailed CPM (Critical Path Method) project schedules, update them weekly, and forecast required subcontracted workforce, internal labor, heavy equipment, and rentals.
• Pre-plan construction activities by determining the means, methods, materials, and tools required to complete work tasks efficiently and safely.
• Monitor project progress against schedule and budget, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to keep the project on track.
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure all work meets company standards, contract requirements, and applicable codes.
• Apply knowledge of OSHA requirements to support safe jobsite operations and participate in or complete in-house jobsite safety audits.
• Coordinate with internal teams, field staff, and external partners to ensure seamless project execution and effective communication.
• Support and protect the company’s reputation by delivering well-run projects that meet client expectations and financial goals.

Essential

Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in contract management for building construction projects.
• 5+ years of experience leading construction teams to successfully complete projects.
• Proven experience in ground-up building construction, including excavation and foundations, as well as renovation projects involving interior fit and finish replacements and building additions.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and craft employees on commercial and general contracting projects.
• Experience working with hard bid or hard dollar bid municipal projects.
• Strong background in construction cost estimating and change order negotiation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply plans, specifications, and submittals to daily project operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project for scheduling and Microsoft Excel and Outlook for project coordination…