Job Title: Project Manager Location: Portsmouth, New HampshireStatus: Full TimeView Full Description

About Hampshire Development Corporation

Commercial Project Manager

Location:

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Status:
Full-Time

Founded in 1987, Hampshire Development Corporation has built a strong reputation across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine for delivering high-quality construction projects with professionalism, integrity, and accountability. Our work spans ground-up development, renovations, tenant fit-ups, and complex build-outs across a diverse range of industries. We take pride in thoughtful planning, disciplined execution, and long-standing client relationships. Our team is collaborative, solutions-oriented, and committed to delivering projects on time and within budget.

At Hampshire Development Corporation, we value individuals who bring pride, integrity, and a strong work ethic to their role, and we are committed to building lasting careers within our organization.

The Commercial Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of commercial construction projects from pre-construction through close-out. This role serves as the central point of coordination between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are executed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with HDC’s standards for quality and performance.

This position requires strong leadership, financial oversight, scheduling discipline, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

• Participate in budgeting, estimating, and scope development
• Review plans and specifications for constructability and coordination
• Assist in subcontractor selection and bid leveling
• Support permitting and regulatory coordination
• Develop preliminary schedules and project timelines
• Manage day-to-day project operations from mobilization through completion
• Maintain and update project schedules to ensure milestone achievement
• Oversee subcontractor performance, coordination, and sequencing
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor quality, safety, and progress
• Lead project meetings and maintain accurate documentation
• Develop and manage project budgets, including tracking commitments and costs
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices
• Evaluate and negotiate change orders
• Forecast costs and identify potential budget impacts
• Support monthly reporting and financial tracking
• Serve as primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate architects, engineers, and specialty consultants
• Ensure alignment between design intent and field execution
• Maintain proactive communication to manage expectations and mitigate risks
• Oversee punch list completion and final inspections
• Coordinate project close-out documentation
• Ensure timely turnover to owners and occupants

• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods and sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with project management software preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong financial acumen and budget management capability
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Team-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction project management
• Experience managing ground-up and/or renovation projects strongly preferred

• Competitive compensation, reflective of experience and qualifications
• Health insurance including medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO), including recognized holidays
• Vehicle stipend

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Hampshire Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Hampshire Development Corporation

41 Industrial Drive Suite 20

Exeter, New Hampshire 03833

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