Construction Project Manager

Sonepar

$100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in managing commercial or industrial construction projects.
  • Strong knowledge of construction processes and project execution standards.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and construction drawings.
  • Experience coordinating between multiple stakeholders including contractors and vendors.
  • Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for budgeting and scheduling.
  • Outstanding communication skills for effective relationship-building.
  • Ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leaders, landlords, and contractors to strategize facility projects nationwide.
  • Oversee construction projects such as tenant improvements and relocations.
  • Analyze blueprints to foresee and mitigate potential construction issues.
  • Track project schedules, budgets, and vendor performance to ensure smooth execution.
  • Evaluate contractor bids and provide support in contract administration.
  • Act as an owner's representative, ensuring operational needs are prioritized in designs.
  • Regularly update stakeholders on project status and discuss risks and recommendations.
  • Enhance internal processes regarding documentation and property assessments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans.
  • Dental and vision coverage included.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Paid parental leave for new families.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution.
  • Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
  • Possibility of becoming a company shareholder.
  • Employer-covered short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance coverage for employees’ family members.
  • A robust wellness program with gym reimbursement options.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Full Job Description
Construction Project Manager to support construction projects across our nationwide portfolio of distribution centers, warehouses, branch locations, and office facilities.
This is not a traditional project management role. We are seeking a construction professional who can serve as Sonepar's internal construction expert and owner's representative for tenant improvements, facility renovations, relocations, and build-to-suit projects. Success in this role requires strong commercial or industrial construction knowledge, including the ability to review drawings, collaborate with architects and contractors, identify issues before construction begins, and guide projects from planning through completion.

**National scope with approximately 30-40% travel.

**Excellent opportunity for professionals with commercial, industrial, distribution center, warehouse, or tenant improvement construction experience.

What You'll Do

  • Partner with business leaders, landlords, architects, engineers, and contractors to plan and execute facility projects across the United States.
  • Manage construction projects including tenant improvements, facility upgrades, relocations, reconfigurations, and build-to-suit developments.
  • Review blueprints, drawings, specifications, and facility layouts to identify potential issues before construction begins.
  • Monitor project schedules, budgets, vendor performance, and overall project execution.
  • Obtain contractor proposals, evaluate bids, and support contract administration activities.
  • Serve as an owner's representative, ensuring operational requirements are incorporated into project designs and construction plans.
  • Provide regular project updates and communicate risks, opportunities, and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Develop and improve internal processes related to facility documentation, move-in inspections, property condition assessments, and lease documentation.


What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Experience managing commercial or industrial construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, permitting, building requirements, and project execution.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and specifications.
  • Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, consultants, and business stakeholders.
  • Strong project budgeting, scheduling, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Commercial real estate or tenant improvement construction experience.
  • Experience serving as an Owner's Representative, Construction Manager, Commercial Construction PM, or similar role.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar construction and project management tools.
  • Professional certifications such as CCM, CAC, or CPC are a plus.


What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental & vision
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Professional and personal development programs
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
  • Robust wellness program
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations."

Learn more about us and our Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

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