Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects, including tenant improvements, renovations, and specialized construction within the life sciences, healthcare, technology, and education sectors.

This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of construction projects, from preconstruction and estimating through project execution and final closeout. The Project Manager will oversee budgets, schedules, subcontractors, contracts, and client relationships while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial tenant improvements, renovations, and technically complex construction projects, with experience managing multiple trades, fast-track schedules, and demanding client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout.

• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and overall financial performance.

• Coordinate estimating, subcontractor bidding, bid leveling, and subcontractor buyout.

• Prepare and manage project proposals, contracts, change orders, and project documentation.

• Develop and maintain construction schedules, project milestones, and procurement timelines.

• Work closely with Superintendents and Project Engineers to coordinate field operations and project execution.

• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and project correspondence.

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.

• Oversee construction activities involving architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.

• Manage commercial tenant improvements, renovations, laboratory build-outs, and specialized interior construction.

• Monitor project costs, financial forecasts, owner billing, and subcontractor invoices.

• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, constructability issues, and project risks.

• Coordinate construction activities within occupied buildings and operational facilities.

• Lead owner meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and project progress reviews.

• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.

• Manage project closeout, punch lists, inspections, commissioning coordination, and final turnover.

• Maintain strong client relationships and support future business development opportunities.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience.

• Strong experience with commercial tenant improvements, renovations, or specialized construction projects.

• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout.

• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, subcontractors, and client relationships.

• Strong understanding of construction processes, estimating, procurement, and cost management.

• Knowledge of commercial construction trades, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.

• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and construction documentation.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.

• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and managing fast-paced construction schedules.

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Microsoft Project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with life sciences, healthcare, technology, education, or other technically complex commercial projects.

• Experience managing laboratory construction, cleanrooms, medical facilities, or specialized tenant improvements.

• Background in occupied-building renovations, phased construction, and fast-track project delivery.

• Familiarity with complex HVAC, electrical, plumbing, process piping, and specialty building systems.

• Experience with design-build projects and preconstruction services.

• Knowledge of commissioning, equipment installation, and specialty MEP coordination.

• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar construction management software.

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Established relationships with subcontractors, architects, engineers, and commercial construction clients.