Project Manager - Commercial Construction

A growing south‑metro commercial GC is seeking an experienced Project Manager who can immediately take over active projects and support a strong pipeline. Ideal for someone with 5+ years of commercial GC experience who thrives in a small, collaborative team and can run projects from bid to closeout. Work includes ground‑up and design‑build projects with no self‑performed trades.

Client Details

Founded in the mid‑2000s, this contractor has grown steadily and now delivers $8-$12M annually across commercial, institutional, and specialty sectors. The team is small, collaborative, and highly supportive - when one person is overloaded, everyone jumps in. Leadership is calm, analytical, and genuinely invested in employee success. This is a group that values humility, initiative, and good energy.

Description

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout

• Lead ground‑up and design‑build projects in the $2-$5M range

• Estimate your own work and prepare bids

• Build schedules, manage budgets, and oversee subcontractor performance

• Prepare monthly draws and coordinate with accounting

• Present to client committees and maintain strong client relationships

• Collaborate closely with field teams and support three Superintendents

• Travel occasionally for client‑driven projects (approx. once per month, 1-2 nights)

Profile

Must‑Haves

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager with a commercial GC

• Proven ability to run projects independently

• Experience with ground‑up, design‑build, or institutional work (churches, schools, assisted living, memory care, QSR)

• Ability to estimate your own projects

• Strong communication and client‑facing skills

• High energy, initiative, and a genuine passion for construction

• Comfortable presenting to groups and working closely with repeat clients

• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, SmartSheets, and Microsoft Office

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Interest in light business development (no book of business required)

• Experience with industrial or wood‑frame commercial projects

• Ability to mentor others and share knowledge with concrete examples

Job Offer

• Base salary: $115K-$140K (based on experience and fit)

• Bonus: Annual performance‑based bonus

• Benefits:

  • Health insurance

  • PTO

  • 401(k)

• Monthly allowance: vehicle allowance + cell phone

• Flexible, trust‑based work environment (in‑office preferred)

• Opportunity to grow with a company expanding into mid‑size GC territory

• A culture built on teamwork, humility, and shared success

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