Construction Project Manager

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5-10 years of progressive experience in commercial construction, engineering, or general contracting as a Project Manager or 5 years as a Project Manager serving as an owner's representative.
• Deep familiarity with project delivery methods, contract types, local permitting rules, and construction management software (e.g., Procore, Microsoft Project, P6).
• High emotional intelligence, executive-level communication and presentation skills, contractual negotiation, and conflict resolution

Plusses:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Assist with site evaluation, feasibility studies, budgeting, zoning approvals, and the procurement/selection of architects, engineers, and general contractors.
• Assist and support negotiation of third-party contracts, track total project costs, review contractor pay applications and invoices, and analyze change orders to prevent cost overruns. Responsible for weekly/monthly quantity and cost projections, project cost forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Participates in safety meetings and provides safety leadership to project. Effectively manages incidents on the project. Understands and analyzes the effect of safety statistics on the project on overall performance.
• Track master project schedules, conduct regular site inspections, enforce quality control standards, and flag potential delays before they escalate.
• Act as the central communication bridge between the owner, municipal authorities, design teams, contractors, and specialty vendors (such as FF&E, IT, and security).
• Identify and mitigate project risks, oversee commissioning, manage punch lists, and secure final occupancy documentation and warranties.