Commercial Construction Project Manager

Commercial Construction Project Manager

Location:
Winston‑Salem/Piedmont Triad, NC
Compensation: $100,000-$120,000+ base salary, depending on experience, plus substantial project-based bonus potential
Employment Type:
Full-Time

We are recruiting on behalf of an established and highly respected commercial general contractor seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to join its Winston‑Salem‑area team.

This is an opportunity for a proven commercial construction professional who wants more than simply managing a job from behind a desk. Our client is looking for someone who takes ownership, values long‑term client relationships, understands the full construction process, and wants to continue growing within an organization where advancement into future leadership roles is possible.

The Winston‑Salem team manages a diverse portfolio of commercial work throughout the Piedmont Triad with a particularly strong presence in healthcare and higher education construction. Projects range from smaller renovations and off‑campus healthcare projects to major institutional projects approaching or exceeding $100 million.

This position is ideal for a Project Manager who has spent the last several years actively running commercial construction projects and is ready to take the next step with a relationship‑driven regional general contractor.

As a Commercial Construction Project Manager, you will take responsibility for projects from preconstruction and contract execution through closeout. Depending on project size and complexity, you may manage one large project or approximately 2 to 3 smaller projects in varying stages of completion.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage commercial construction projects from startup through final completion and closeout
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and cost control
• Prepare and manage owner contracts, subcontract agreements, scopes of work, and purchase orders
• Coordinate submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cost projections, and project savings
• Maintain project schedules and proactively address critical‑path issues
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents and field teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to quality standards
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead owner and project team meetings and communicate project progress clearly
• Identify risks early and develop solutions before they impact schedule, budget, or client satisfaction
• Participate in project closeout, punch list completion, turnover, and final financial reconciliation
• Support preconstruction and project pursuit efforts when needed
• Maintain a high level of accountability and ownership without requiring excessive oversight

Our ideal candidate has built their career primarily within commercial general contracting and has meaningful experience personally managing projects—not simply supporting them as an Assistant Project Manager.

• Approximately 5‑10+ years of commercial construction Project Manager experience
• Strong preference for candidates with roughly 7‑10 years of direct PM experience
• Experience working for a commercial general contractor
• Demonstrated experience independently managing commercial construction projects
• Strong understanding of contracts, subcontracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, schedules, job costs, and project closeout
• Experience managing relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and, when appropriate, two to three projects in different phases
• Strong communication, organization, financial management, and problem‑solving skills
• Desire to remain hands‑on in project management while continuing to grow professionally

Candidates with experience in any of the following will be particularly relevant:

• Healthcare…