Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

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 position responsible for managing projects from preconstruction through final closeout, including scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, client communication, field operations, 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.