Project Manager - Commercial Construction

We’re looking for a proven Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead renovation, tenant improvement, and other commercial building projects across Central Virginia. This role requires direct experience with a commercial general contractor and the ability to take full ownership of project delivery, from preconstruction planning and subcontractor procurement through construction, client turnover, and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial construction projects from initial planning through final completion, ensuring delivery meets contractual, financial, schedule, and quality requirements.

• Build and manage project schedules, monitor critical milestones, and develop solutions to keep work on track.

• Oversee subcontractor agreements, scopes of work, procurement activities, change orders, and contractual deliverables.

• Review construction plans, specifications, contracts, RFIs, submittals, and other project records to resolve discrepancies and maintain coordination.

• Serve as the central point of coordination for clients, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, Superintendents, and field personnel.

• Manage project budgets, purchase orders, committed costs, expenses, and profitability; address variances before they affect project performance.

• Lead project meetings, communicate decisions, assign follow-up actions, and ensure outstanding issues are resolved promptly.

• Partner with field leadership to monitor construction progress, workmanship, safety practices, and adherence to project schedules.

• Anticipate risks involving cost, scheduling, scope, and materials, then implement corrective measures to minimize disruption.

• Coordinate material orders, deliveries, inspections, punch-list completion, warranty requirements, and owner handover.

• Provide clear, consistent project updates to clients and company leadership, escalating critical issues and recommending solutions.

• Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience with a general contractor is required.

• Demonstrated experience managing commercial renovations, tenant improvements, office buildings, institutional facilities, industrial projects, or comparable work.

• Ability to independently direct projects through preconstruction, active construction, and final closeout.

• Strong command of construction documents, contracts, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, RFIs, submittals, and change-order management.

• Proven ability to manage subcontractor performance and coordinate clients, design professionals, vendors, and field teams.

• Knowledge of commercial construction methods, sequencing, site logistics, and project execution.

• Proficiency with construction management and scheduling software, along with Microsoft Office.

• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.

• Willingness to work on-site and travel to project locations throughout Central Virginia.

• Important: Direct commercial general contracting experience is mandatory. Candidates with residential construction experience only will not qualify.

• 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.