Project Manager - Commercial Renovation & Tenant Improvements

Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take full ownership of commercial construction and renovation projects within a general contractor environment, from preconstruction through final closeout.

This is a hands-on project leadership role with direct responsibility for schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client relationships, field coordination, and overall project execution throughout Central Virginia.

The ideal candidate is a self-directed commercial construction professional who can manage projects independently while building strong working relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, superintendents, and other project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction and renovation projects from preconstruction through final closeout, maintaining ownership of schedule, budget, quality, and documentation.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Manage subcontractor scopes, contracts, commitments, change orders, and day-to-day project execution.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, and other project documents to identify scope requirements and potential issues.
• Coordinate directly with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, superintendents, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track project costs, commitments, purchase orders, change orders, and financial performance against approved budgets.
• Lead project meetings, document action items, and ensure RFIs, decisions, and outstanding issues are resolved promptly.
• Monitor field progress, quality, and schedule performance while working closely with superintendents and subcontractors.
• Identify project risks and develop practical solutions to minimize schedule delays, cost impacts, and quality issues.
• Coordinate procurement and material requirements to support project schedules.
• Drive project closeout, including punch lists, final inspections, warranties, documentation, and owner turnover.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects in a general contractor environment.
• Direct experience with commercial renovations, tenant improvements, office, institutional, industrial, or similar commercial projects.
• Proven ability to take full ownership of projects from preconstruction through closeout rather than serving primarily in a coordination or support role.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, budgets, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, owners, architects, engineers, and field personnel on active commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, sequencing, and project execution.
• Proficiency with construction project management and scheduling software, Microsoft Office, and standard estimating/documentation systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience will be considered.
• Commercial construction experience is required; residential-only project experience will not be sufficient.
• Ability to work on-site and travel to commercial project locations throughout Central Virginia as needed.

Benefits

Compensation based on experience.

Benefits may include health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and company-sponsored programs.