Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in construction, development, or site acquisition.
• 5+ years of managing multiple commercial and/or industrial projects over $1 million.
• Experience with steel-frame buildings and remodels of existing structures.
• Strong understanding of zoning, entitlements, land use law, permitting, and construction processes.
• Skilled in budgeting, cost forecasting, contract negotiation, and consultant management.
• Proficient in construction software such as Google Sheets, Procore, and Bluebeam.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
• Willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to be hands-on at job sites.

Responsibilities

• Source and secure new development sites aligned with company strategy.
• Conduct due diligence, including feasibility studies, zoning, environmental assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Work with local operations to assess site feasibility and design initial site plans with civil engineers.
• Negotiate Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs) and Lease Agreements with legal counsel support.
• Maintain deal summaries and acquisition reports for leadership.
• Lead full entitlement process including rezoning, permits, variances, and environmental approvals.
• Serve as the main liaison with municipalities, utilities, DOT, water management districts, and local agencies.
• Attend pre-application meetings and coordinate with community stakeholders.
• Work through permitting processes for both ground-up builds and remodels.
• Prepare and review bid packages, issue RFPs, and manage bid processes.
• Select and manage architects, engineers, and consultants; negotiate contracts and oversee deliverables.
• Review all construction documents including civil, MEP, architectural, and structural plans.
• Ensure designs align with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct site surveys and develop scopes of work for remodels of existing buildings.
• Use software such as Bluebeam to mark up plans and manage revisions.
• Develop and manage project budgets across acquisition, entitlement, design, and pre-construction.
• Forecast project costs and manage contingencies.
• Evaluate and approve change orders; review and audit contractor pay applications.
• Provide cost tracking and reporting at key milestones.
• Collaborate with internal pre-construction teams to develop early budgets and transition projects into construction.
• Support general contractor (GC) procurement and monitor construction progress.
• Oversee compliance with building timelines, standards, and contract terms.
• Participate in weekly project meetings to evaluate cost, schedule, and design.
• Manage project closeout including punch lists, warranty processes, and 11-month inspections.
• Maintain and organize all project files and ensure data backup.
• Coordinate external vendor documentation post-project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial/commercial real estate projects.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting site and construction drawings.
• Strong time management and ability to work cross-functionally and independently.