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Project Manager – Commercial Construction

 Location: Winston-Salem, NC / Charlotte, NC

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our growing team and lead complex commercial construction projects. This position will play a key role in managing the full project lifecycle—from preconstruction planning to project closeout—ensuring all work is completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

This role is currently focused on a $180M+ new high school project for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, set to begin in the Fall. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial and educational construction and will be primarily onsite.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve client relations throughout the project lifecycle

• Perform premobilization tasks including vendor pricing, project scheduling, field office setup, permitting, and coordination meetings

• Administer the project contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders

• Monitor and track project costs and forecast costs at completion to assess profitability

• Communicate project progress and challenges to senior management, clients, architects, and subcontractors

• Monitor project schedule and provide monthly updates addressing delays, weather impacts, and procurement issues

• Manage administrative staff assigned to the project

• Oversee quality control efforts and assist as needed

• Lead weekly subcontractor meetings and ensure accurate documentation of meeting minutes

• Coordinate shop drawings, material deliveries, and field equipment needs

• Document field orders, change proposals, and approved change orders

• Review, process, and approve vendor invoices and subcontractor pay applications

• Prepare and submit monthly owner pay applications

• Coordinate design changes with the architect and provide updated instructions to field staff

• Prepare monthly progress reports for Owner/Architect/Contractor (O/A/C) meetings

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial construction project management

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

• Experience with preconstruction is a plus

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with Procore (especially Project Management / Financial tools) and Sage 300 integration is a plus

• Proficient in MS Project; experience with Primavera P6 preferred

• Proven ability to interpret and manage contract documents, drawings, and scopes of work

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact, large-scale projects

• Collaborate with a high-performing and experienced team

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Growth opportunities within a stable and respected construction firm