We are seeking an experienced
Project Manager to lead commercial construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects throughout Central Virginia.
This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for managing projects from
preconstruction through final closeout, including schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client relationships, field coordination, and overall project execution.
The ideal candidate has a strong background with a
commercial general contractor and can independently manage projects while effectively coordinating owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, superintendents, and field teams.
Responsibilities
- Manage commercial construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions.
- Manage subcontractor scopes, contracts, commitments, change orders, and overall project execution.
- Review drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, and other project documents to identify requirements, conflicts, and potential risks.
- Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, superintendents, and internal teams.
- Track project costs, purchase orders, commitments, change orders, and financial performance against established budgets.
- Lead project meetings and ensure RFIs, decisions, action items, and outstanding issues are addressed promptly.
- Monitor field progress, quality, safety, and schedule performance in coordination with superintendents and subcontractors.
- Identify project risks and develop solutions to minimize delays, cost impacts, and quality issues.
- Coordinate procurement and material requirements to support project schedules.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular updates to clients and company leadership.
- Lead project closeout activities, including punch lists, inspections, warranties, documentation, and owner turnover.
Requirements- 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects for a general contractor.
- Direct experience with commercial renovations, tenant improvements, office, institutional, industrial, or similar commercial projects.
- Proven ability to independently manage projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
- Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, budgets, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
- Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, owners, architects, engineers, and field personnel.
- Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, sequencing, and project execution.
- Proficiency with construction project management and scheduling software, as well as Microsoft Office.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Commercial construction experience is required. Residential-only experience will not meet the requirements.
- Ability to work on-site and travel to project locations throughout Central Virginia as needed.
Benefits- Compensation based on experience
- Health insurance options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Overtime opportunities, where applicable
- Company-sponsored benefits and programs
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
