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About the job

A well established construction firm serving clients in the office, retail, healthcare, education, hospitality, and multifamily markets is seeking a Senior Commercial Project Manager to lead a growing portfolio of ground-up, renovation, tenant improvement, and building expansion projects. This is an opportunity to take full ownership of project outcomes from preconstruction through closeout, working closely with field leadership, owners, and design teams while mentoring the next generation of project management talent. The ideal candidate brings deep technical construction expertise, strong financial acumen, and a track record of delivering complex commercial projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout

Develop and maintain project schedules including major milestones and monthly updates

Partner with field superintendents to align on schedule, sequencing, and overall project strategy

Represent the organization at owner, architect, and subcontractor meetings

Prepare, negotiate, and process change orders for owners and subcontractors

Prepare and submit owner pay applications and review subcontractor and supplier pay requests

Manage overall project financial performance including job costing, forecasting, and cost controls

Conduct subcontractor and supplier buyouts and issue subcontract agreements and purchase orders

Perform cost projections and assemble bid scopes on negotiated projects

Prepare bids and budgetary estimates for new commercial project opportunities

Secure long lead items and coordinate timely receipt of submittals and shop drawings

Generate, track, and resolve RFIs and maintain project documentation logs

Conduct constructability reviews on negotiated, design-build, and design assist projects

Conduct site visits to confirm work is completed to plan and specification

Coordinate quality control standards and ensure consistent application of industry best practices

Lead punch list activities and oversee project closeout including warranties and O&M manuals

Cultivate owner and architect relationships and expand a high quality subcontractor base

Mentor and support project managers and assistant project managers

Foster collaboration between field and office teams and promote a positive project culture

Serve as a technical resource on complex commercial project matters

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience

7+ years of progressive experience in the construction industry with a strong focus in project management

Proven experience managing large scale commercial construction projects

Experience with estimating, bidding, and the financial management of construction projects

OSHA 30 certification, or ability to obtain within the first 12 months of employment

Valid driver’s license

Proficiency with industry standard project management, scheduling, and document control software, along with standard office productivity software