Commercial Construction Project Manager

Position Summary

The Construction Project Manager owns the full lifecycle of commercial construction projects from pre-construction and development coordination through construction, closeout, and turnover to our property management team. This role requires a proactive approach and an owner’s mindset to manage project scope, schedule, budget and client relationships while delivering projects that meet or exceed expectations. The Construction Project Manager also supports capital improvement, renovation, and tenant improvement projects within the existing portfolio, ensuring assets are maintained and enhanced in alignment with company objectives.

The project manager leads project teams and serves as the primary point of contact for clients, design partners, trade partners and internal stakeholders.

• Establish the final project budget and review all contract documents for conflicts and completeness.
• Coordinate completion of plans and specifications for construction purposes, working closely with the development team and design consultants.
• Obtain all necessary licenses and permits and facilitate coordination of public utilities.
• Develop the overall project schedule with executive staff, the project team, superintendents and trade partners.
• Prepare final scope requirements by trade and issue subcontracts and purchase orders.

• Manage project costs and implement cost control procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resolve budget variances and prepare budget revisions to reflect actual projections.
• Review and approve trade partner and vendor payment requests.
• Manage the change of order and claims process from initiation through resolution.
• Identify, evaluate and proactively mitigate project risks that may impact schedule, budget, quality, safety or client satisfaction.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to address emerging project challenges and minimize operational and financial impacts.
• Monitor project performance and provide timely reporting on key risks, mitigation strategies, and project forecasts.

• Direct the master project schedule, monitoring progress and adjusting for procurement, weather and field conditions.
• Facilitate project meetings and drive resolution of schedule-impacting issues.
• Interface with trade partners and suppliers to ensure timely, quality delivery.

• Supervise any field or office staff assigned to the project.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, client representatives, architects, engineers and all project stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the project, controlling reporting and communication across the team.

• Assume primary responsibility for overall project quality control in keeping with company standards.
• Enforce safety policies, OSHA regulations, and jobsite standards.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with contract documents.

• Manage all closeout activities, including punch lists, warranties, closeout documentation and final license/occupancy permits.
• Support the pursuit of third-party business development opportunities where appropriate.
• Coordinate with the property management team on capital improvement, renovation, tenant improvement, and post-turnover maintenance projects.
• Partner with property management and ownership stakeholders to prioritize, plan, budget, and execute capital improvement initiatives across the existing real estate portfolio enhancement strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of Education and experience will be considered.
• Five to seven years of experience in commercial construction, including demonstrated experience independently managing project scope, schedule and budget.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, contract structures (including AIA A102/A201, Cost Plus Fee with GMP), and industry best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft…