Construction Project Manager

Job Title:

Construction Project Manager

Job Description

The Construction Project Manager leads the planning and implementation of commercial construction projects from initial kickoff through completion of the contract. This role defines project goals, tasks, and resource requirements to ensure successful, on-time delivery while maintaining strong relationships with customers. The Construction Project Manager also supports pre-sale activities by coordinating and communicating with sales, estimating, and customers during design, budgeting, and quoting phases, particularly for projects involving exterior metal paneling systems.

Responsibilities

* Lead the full lifecycle of commercial construction projects from project kickoff through contract completion.

* Define clear project goals, scope, tasks, and resource requirements to support successful on-time project delivery.

* Coordinate pre-sale activities with sales, estimating, and customers during design, budgeting, and quoting phases.

* Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality, schedule, and budget control.

* Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, building and maintaining excellent working relationships.

* Oversee project planning, scheduling, and coordination to ensure all stakeholders understand timelines and deliverables.

* Collaborate with design and engineering teams on exterior metal paneling and related construction solutions.

* Review, interpret, and work from commercial blueprints and construction documents.

* Manage RFIs (Requests for Information), change orders, and other project documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

* Coordinate site development activities and ensure project engineering requirements are met.

* Maintain effective document control, including drawings, specifications, contracts, and project records.

* Use AutoCAD and other design tools as needed to support project coordination and engineering communication.

* Prepare and review project estimates in partnership with the estimating team.

* Monitor project progress and adjust plans and resources as needed to address issues and keep projects on track.

* Perform data entry and maintain project information using Microsoft Office and other project management tools.

* Communicate regularly with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment on design, schedule, and budget.

* Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, efficiency, and customer experience.

* Participate in occasional local site visits to verify conditions, coordinate activities, and support project execution.

Essential Skills

* At least 5+ years of experience working with customers in a project manager capacity.

* Demonstrated experience in construction project management, particularly in commercial construction.

* Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend commercial blueprints and construction documents.

* Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once while meeting deadlines and quality standards.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and related tools.

* Strong project coordination skills across design, engineering, estimating, and field teams.

* Experience with RFIs, change orders, and construction document control.

* Ability to work effectively with exterior paneling and commercial building modernization projects.

* Solid communication and relationship-building skills with customers and internal stakeholders.

* Organizational skills and attention to detail for managing schedules, documentation, and project data.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field is preferred.

* Drafting or engineering qualifications are preferred.

* Experience with AutoCAD or similar design and drafting software.

* Background in project engineering or site development is beneficial.

* Experience in commercial construction is strongly preferred; primarily residential-only backgrounds may not align with this role.

* Familiarity with blueprint reading, project scheduling, and estimation processes.

* Comfort with data entry and maintaining accurate project records.

* High drive for career growth and professional development, with interest in becoming fully proficient over time.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position offers a hybrid schedule with one day per week working from home. Travel is not required on a consistent basis, aside from occasional local site visits. The company focuses on modernizing commercial buildings by designing, manufacturing, and constructing exterior metal paneling, and operates as a collaborative group that puts people first.

The culture emphasizes an open-door policy, with offices designed to feel welcoming and personalized; team members can decorate their workspace to create a home-like atmosphere. A Project Manager typically…