What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Manager position at SL Recruit?
This Family-Owned and Operated Mid-Atlantic General Contractor is looking for a Project Manager for their Raleigh, NC team. This firm delivers ground-up and renovation projects for commercial developers and property owners, including mixed-use, multifamily, corporate interiors, retail, office, and specialty facilities.
A Construction Project Manager oversees all phases of a project from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards. This role coordinates owners, design teams, subcontractors, and field staff while managing contracts, cost control, and project documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead overall project planning, scheduling, and execution from award through turnover.
- Develop and manage project budgets, cost reports, and change orders.
- Create, update, and track project schedules; coordinate with superintendents and subcontractors.
- Manage client relationships, chair progress meetings, and provide regular status reports.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in collaboration with field leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
- 3 years of commercial construction experience with increasing project responsibility.
- Proven track record managing schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and contracts
- Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar).
Work Environment
- Primarily office-based with regular visits to active construction sites.
- Collaborates closely with superintendents, estimators, engineers, and trade partners.
Salary : $90,000 - $150,000