Construction Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage small phases and defined scopes of construction work on life science and commercial projects from planning through execution and closeout.
• Implement project scopes of work based on established project schedules, timelines, and milestones, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.
• Coordinate and oversee MEP systems within commercial construction projects, ensuring proper integration with architectural and structural elements.
• Lead day-to-day project activities at client and project sites, including monitoring progress, resolving issues, and maintaining project documentation.
• Interface regularly with clients to provide updates, present project information, and address questions or concerns in a professional manner.
• Collaborate with project management and leadership to understand project direction and carry out instructions effectively.
• Prepare, review, and manage change orders, RFIs, estimates, and other project control documents to maintain accurate and current project records.
• Work closely with subcontractors, coordinating efforts when there are as few as one or two subcontractors on site and when there are up to 50 workers from multiple subcontracting firms.
• Utilize project management and construction software tools such as Pro-Log, Microsoft Office, and related systems (including SAGE 300) to track progress, costs, and documentation.
• Read, interpret, and apply construction documents, including drawings and specifications, to guide field activities and ensure compliance.
• Support construction estimation efforts as needed by reviewing scope, quantities, and costs for commercial and life science projects.
• Apply construction management, mechanical, and project management principles to deliver high-quality fit-out, renovation, and other complex commercial projects.
• Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, and leadership, demonstrating strong presentation skills and clear written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities on site by guiding field teams, reinforcing safety and quality expectations, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Pursue continuous growth as a construction manager by learning and refining processes for implementing scopes of work in line with evolving project demands.
• 5–12 years of construction project management experience, preferably on complex commercial projects.
• Strong client interfacing skills with the ability to communicate clearly and present to clients.
• Understanding of MEP systems for commercial construction projects.
• Complex commercial construction experience, with a preference for pharmaceutical or life science projects; other relevant experience includes hospital, manufacturing, medical, cold storage, and commercial office projects.
• Solid understanding of engineering, construction, and management concepts.
• Ability to utilize technical programs such as Pro-Log and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Experience with construction management, estimation, mechanical systems, RFIs, Procore, and project management processes.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong presentation capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to carry out direction from leadership.
• Career-minded approach with a strong interest in growing as a construction manager.
• 10+ years of overall construction experience (as preferred in the qualifications)

• Manage small phases and defined scopes of construction work on life science and commercial projects from planning through execution and closeout.
• Implement project scopes of work based on established project schedules, timelines, and milestones, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.
• Coordinate and oversee MEP systems within commercial construction projects, ensuring proper integration with architectural and structural elements.
• Lead day-to-day project activities at client and project sites, including monitoring progress, resolving issues, and maintaining project documentation.
• Interface regularly with clients to provide updates, present project information,…