PROJECT MANAGER – COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION 

Full-Time 

About the Opportunity 

Innovate Consulting is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout. This is a key leadership role responsible for the overall financial, contractual, schedule, quality, and client success of assigned projects. 

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, communicates proactively, builds strong relationships, and knows how to keep projects moving while protecting profitability and client satisfaction. 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout and warranty. 
• Develop project plans, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and project controls. 
• Manage project financials including budgets, forecasting, cost control, commitments, cash flow, and profitability. 
• Lead subcontractor procurement, buyout, scope reviews, negotiations, and contract administration. 
• Manage change orders from pricing and negotiation through owner approval and cost recovery. 
• Review and manage contracts, subcontracts, pay applications, billings, and project documentation. 
• Partner closely with the Superintendent to maintain schedule, quality, and safety objectives. 
• Monitor project milestones, identify schedule risks, and develop recovery strategies when needed. 
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams. 
• Manage RFIs, submittals, design clarifications, project meetings, reporting, and documentation. 
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and serve as a trusted point of contact throughout the project. 
• Identify and mitigate project risks before they impact cost, schedule, or client satisfaction. 
• Mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and other project support staff. 

What We’re Looking For 

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience with proven Project Management responsibility. 
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects. 
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and project financial management. 
• Experience with subcontractor management, contract administration, procurement, and change orders. 
• Strong understanding of construction schedules, project documentation, and risk management. 
• Excellent communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams. 
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered. 

Preferred Experience 

• Ground-up commercial construction 
• Public-sector construction 
• Design-build projects 
• Experience mentoring and developing APMs or project staff 

Technology 

Experience with construction and business software such as: 

Procore | Bluebeam | Buildr | Outbuild | Microsoft Office | Sage 100