What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Construction Project Manager position at Diamond Peak Recruiting?
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to join a general contractor's team in the Jacksonville area. This role focuses on ground-up commercial retail construction, including bank branches and similar retail-focused projects.
The ideal candidate has a strong general contracting background, understands the demands of managing projects from preconstruction through completion, and can build effective relationships with owners, owner representatives, subcontractors, and field teams.
Responsibilities
- Manage ground-up commercial construction projects, typically valued at $3M–$5M.
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, subcontractor coordination, and overall execution.
- Coordinate with superintendents and field teams to maintain project schedules, resolve issues, and ensure quality standards are met.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for owners and owner representatives, managing expectations and communicating project progress.
- Monitor project financial performance, manage changes, and address challenges throughout the construction lifecycle.
- Coordinate project activities between the office, jobsites, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
- Travel throughout North Florida as needed to support active projects and field operations.
Qualifications
- At least 4 years of commercial construction project management experience; candidates with relevant experience beyond this minimum are also encouraged to apply.
- Direct experience working for a general contractor.
- Experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects, ideally in retail, financial services, or similar commercial environments.
- Strong understanding of project budgets, schedules, subcontractor management, and construction documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work directly with owners and owner representatives, take accountability for project challenges, and deliver results.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Travel Requirements
- This position requires weekday travel to projects throughout North Florida. Depending on project needs, travel may involve being away from home for 3–5 days in a given week. The role also includes time working from the office, with travel expectations varying based on project activity and field support needs.
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000