Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Project Manager Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading commercial construction projects from award through close-out, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the owner’s and company’s quality standards. This role owns the financial performance of the project while working collaboratively with the Superintendent, clients, design team, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. *K-12 building experience is required*

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead overall project delivery from contract award through final close-out.
• Develop project execution plans and ensure alignment across internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and quality outcomes.

Financial Management & Cost Control

• Develop and manage project budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Monitor cost performance and implement corrective actions to protect project profitability.
• Oversee owner and subcontractor invoicing, payment applications, and financial reporting.

Schedule Oversight & Coordination

• Create and maintain the master project schedule.
• Coordinate closely with the Superintendent to ensure field execution aligns with schedule milestones.
• Evaluate schedule impacts related to changes, delays, or unforeseen conditions and implement mitigation strategies.

Contract Administration & Change Management

• Manage contract administration, including subcontract agreements, change orders, and scope clarifications.
• Review and approve changes for cost, schedule, and scope impacts prior to execution.
• Ensure proper documentation supports contractual and financial requirements.

Client & Design Team Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients/property owners and design teams.
• Manage expectations, communications, and issue resolution to ensure client satisfaction.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, inspectors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance and approvals prior to submissions.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Lead project planning and risk mitigation efforts, identifying potential issues early.
• Partner with the Superintendent to resolve field issues that may impact schedule, cost, or quality.
• Escalate and address risks proactively to minimize project disruption.

Documentation & Close-Out

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records, including submittals, RFIs, O&M manuals, warranties, reports, and correspondence.
• Lead project close-out activities to ensure contractual, financial, and documentation requirements are met.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support successful project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred but not always required).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial construction project management or related role.
• Experience in negotiating contracts and managing subcontractor performance is required.
• Proven track record with project financial oversight and contract administration.
• Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in construction management software (Procore, BlueBeam Primavera, MS Project, etc.)
• Ability to collaborate across teams and effectively manage client relationships.
• Professional certifications are preferred (PMP, CCM, or equivalent).

About Lee Lewis Construction, Inc.

LLCI is seeking highly motivated industry specialists to join our growing team of elite construction professionals. We are seeking individuals that are ready to help us deliver on our mission: We provide our clients with the best customer experience through our first-class construction services. As innovators in the industry, we promote an exceptional work environment, sound fiscal principles, and the most transparent owner/client relationship in the industry.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus potential
• Paid holidays
• Attractive benefits package including employer-paid medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) option with employer match
• Opportunity for career development and advancement
• Generous PTO

LLCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Consistent with that goal, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in K-12 building?
• What is your desired pay range?

Work Location: In person