What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Construction Project Manager position at Food Management Search?
We’re recruiting for a Commercial Construction Project Manager opportunity in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our client is open to both Project Manager and Senior Project Manager level candidates, depending on experience.
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates interested in moving to the Fort Wayne area.
This is a growth-related opportunity with an established design-build construction firm focused on commercial and industrial projects, including educational facilities, churches, and other non-residential construction. Residential construction experience alone will not be a fit.
The Project Manager will lead construction projects from planning through closeout, working closely with clients, field leaders, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver safe, high-quality work on schedule and within budget.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage commercial and industrial construction projects from kickoff through completion
- Serve as a key contact for clients, subcontractors, field teams, and internal leadership
- Build and maintain project schedules, budgets, change orders, billing documents, and project records
- Review drawings, scopes of work, contracts, specifications, and project requirements
- Lead project meetings, track progress, resolve issues, and keep stakeholders informed
- Monitor subcontractor performance, job costs, safety, quality, and compliance
- Support, mentor, and coordinate project teams to drive accountability and results
Qualifications include:
- Hands-on commercial or industrial construction project management experience
- Background with a commercial design-build contractor strongly preferred
- Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Adobe, and Timberline/Sage preferred
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, scopes, and contracts
- Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Degree in construction management, engineering, civil engineering, or a related field preferred
Benefits include:
- Performance bonus opportunity
- Strong medical premium contribution
- Paid vacation and wellness time
- 401(k) match with immediate vesting
- Take-home vehicle
- Education reimbursement
- Business expense and mileage reimbursement
- Career growth opportunity
Apply today to learn more about this Fort Wayne-based commercial construction opportunity.