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Project Manager – Commercial & Multifamily Construction
Location: Portland, OR
Employment Type: Full-Time
Base Salary: $110,000–$150,000 per year
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their construction team in Portland. This position will lead the successful delivery of commercial and multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive construction professional who understands the complexities of ground-up and renovation projects and can effectively manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, consultants, owners, and internal teams.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of significant projects while working in a collaborative, high-accountability environment focused on safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
- Manage commercial and multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through final completion.
- Establish and maintain project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and project objectives.
- Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, owners, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
- Lead regular project meetings and distribute clear action items and follow-up responsibilities.
- Identify potential project risks and develop solutions before they impact cost or schedule.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
Financial Management
- Develop and maintain project budgets and cost forecasts.
- Monitor commitments, expenditures, contingencies, and projected costs to complete.
- Review subcontractor and vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.
- Negotiate and manage change orders, including pricing and schedule impacts.
- Provide accurate financial reporting and forecasts to company leadership.
Preconstruction
- Participate in estimating, budgeting, value engineering, constructability reviews, and project planning.
- Review drawings and specifications to identify scope gaps, conflicts, and potential cost or schedule issues.
- Assist with subcontractor and vendor procurement.
- Develop project execution strategies and establish project milestones.
Construction Operations
- Work closely with the Superintendent to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to established quality standards.
- Manage subcontractor performance and resolve issues promptly.
- Coordinate long-lead materials and equipment procurement.
- Review submittals, RFIs, plans, specifications, and field conditions.
- Monitor project progress and communicate schedule impacts to stakeholders.
- Maintain strong relationships with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
Project Closeout
- Lead the closeout process, including punch lists, inspections, commissioning, warranties, O&M manuals, and final documentation.
- Coordinate final payments, releases, and project turnover.
- Conduct post-project reviews and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- 4 years of construction project management experience, preferably with a commercial or multifamily general contractor.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Proven experience managing projects from preconstruction through completion.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, cost control, and subcontractor management.
- Experience with ground-up multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, or similarly complex construction projects strongly preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, civil, and other construction documents.
- Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, sequencing, and industry best practices.
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and negotiation skills.
- Strong financial and analytical capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with construction management and scheduling software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be:
- Accountable: Takes ownership of project outcomes and follows through.
- Proactive: Identifies problems early and develops practical solutions.
- Financially disciplined: Understands how project decisions affect profitability.
- Collaborative: Builds productive relationships with owners, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and field personnel.
- Detail-oriented: Maintains strong project documentation and attention to contractual requirements.
- Commercially minded: Understands both the construction and business sides of project delivery.
- A strong communicator: Can effectively communicate with executives, clients, design professionals, and field teams.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $110,000–$150,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Additional compensation and benefits may include:
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution/match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company-paid or subsidized life and disability insurance
- Professional development and continuing education
- Company-provided technology and construction management software
- Vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement, as applicable
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000