Project Manager, Construction Manager​/ Foreman, Procurement ​/ Purchasing

Job Title:

Construction Project Manager

Job Description

A growing general contractor is seeking a hands-on Construction Project Manager to oversee commercial and multifamily construction projects throughout Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. In this role, you take full ownership of projects from planning through closeout, working closely with field teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to drive day-to-day project execution. You will manage subcontractor coordination, scheduling, procurement, cost tracking, documentation, and quality while operating in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with significant autonomy and direct exposure to company leadership.

Responsibilities

+ Manage commercial and multifamily construction projects from startup through completion and closeout.

+ Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and field personnel to ensure smooth project execution.

+ Lead subcontractor buyout and procurement activities, including negotiating and securing materials and services.

+ Develop, update, and coordinate project schedules, ensuring trades are properly sequenced and aligned with project milestones.

+ Maintain consistent follow-up with subcontractors regarding manpower, materials, deadlines, and project commitments.

+ Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and other project documentation to ensure clarity and compliance.

+ Assist with subcontractor bid reviews and bid leveling to support informed award decisions.

+ Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation to keep information accurate and current.

+ Track project budgets, costs, and change-order activity to support financial control and profitability.

+ Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and overall project conditions.

+ Identify potential schedule, procurement, quality, and coordination issues early and drive them through to resolution.

+ Coordinate material purchasing and deliveries to ensure timely availability of required resources.

+ Maintain required daily logs and project reporting to document project activities and progress.

+ Communicate regularly with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal leadership to align expectations and resolve issues.

+ Manage punch-list activities and support estimating and pricing of additional work as needed.

+ Hold subcontractors accountable for schedule adherence, quality standards, and project commitments.

+ Proactively determine next steps and priorities to keep projects moving forward and on track.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 3+ years of construction project management or project coordination experience.

+ Experience managing or coordinating commercial, multifamily, or renovation construction projects.

+ Strong knowledge of subcontractor coordination, scheduling, procurement, and overall project execution.

+ Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.

+ Proven ability to manage projects from initial planning through closeout.

+ Hands-on, self-motivated approach with strong follow-through and ownership of outcomes.

+ Effective communication skills for working with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.

+ Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues early and drive resolutions.

+ Experience managing RFIs, submittals, and change orders in a construction environment.

+ Experience using construction management software (any platform).

+ 3+ years of cumulative construction experience in project coordination or construction management.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractor relationships and performance.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelors degree in…