Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

We are seeking a dedicated Construction Project Manager to join a dynamic team at a leading employee-owned commercial general contractor. Specializing in interior construction, commercial fit-outs, renovations, facilities maintenance, and program-based construction services, the company has thrived since the 1980s, expanding throughout the Northeast and Midwest while fostering a hands-on, entrepreneurial culture. Employees have the opportunity to collaborate with decision-makers and grow across all phases of construction management, sharing in the company's long-term success through its ESOP structure.

• Manage multiple commercial interior renovation, fit-out, and facilities projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, and construction documents to support project execution.
• Build and maintain project schedules, monitor milestones, and proactively address delays or roadblocks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing updates and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track project costs, budgets, RFIs, change orders, procurement activities, and overall financial performance.
• Conduct project meetings with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to communicate schedules, expectations, and project status.
• Partner closely with Superintendents and field teams to ensure safe, high-quality execution of all work.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and resolve field issues, scheduling conflicts, and project challenges.
• Support estimating, pricing, budgeting, and value engineering efforts when required.
• Prepare project reports, meeting minutes, forecasting updates, and closeout documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with company safety standards, client requirements, and applicable building codes.
• Build long-term relationships with repeat clients including major retail, restaurant, and commercial accounts.
• Utilize project management software and internal systems to maintain project documentation, schedules, and communication records.

• 3-10+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Experience with interior fit-outs, renovations, tenant improvements, and refresh/remodel projects.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent commercial projects.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors.
• Skills in scheduling, budgeting, RFIs, and change orders.
• Strong client-facing communication skills.
• Experience reviewing plans and construction documents.

• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or Primavera P6.
• Degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience in retail construction, restaurant construction, commercial renovations, facility improvement programs, hospitality renovations, banking renovations, QSR programs, or corporate interior build-outs.

The position is based in an office environment 70% of the time with 30% regional travel. Employees work Monday through Friday and have access to a company truck, laptop, cell phone, and corporate credit card. The company culture emphasizes a collaborative, personable environment with opportunities for career advancement and direct exposure to major national clients.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portage, IN.

The pay range for this position is $28.84 - $43.27/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other…