# Project Manager - Commercial Construction

> AlphaX · Richmond, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-09

**Salary:** USD 119,000–152,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects throughout Central Virginia. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction and procurement through construction, turnover, and final closeout.

The ideal candidate has direct experience working for a commercial general contractor and can independently manage project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client relationships, documentation, and overall execution. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with owners, architects, engineers, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

-   Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
-   Develop and maintain project schedules, track milestones, and proactively address potential delays.
-   Manage subcontractor scopes, contracts, commitments, change orders, and deliverables.
-   Review drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, and project documents to identify requirements, conflicts, and risks.
-   Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, vendors, Superintendents, and internal teams.
-   Monitor budgets, purchase orders, commitments, change orders, project costs, and profitability.
-   Lead project meetings and ensure RFIs, decisions, action items, and outstanding issues are resolved promptly.
-   Work with field leadership to monitor construction progress, quality, safety, productivity, and schedule performance.
-   Identify project risks and implement solutions to minimize delays, cost overruns, and quality issues.
-   Coordinate procurement, material requirements, and deliveries to align with project schedules.
-   Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, logs, and records.
-   Provide regular project updates to clients, ownership, and company leadership.
-   Manage project closeout, including punch lists, inspections, warranties, final documentation, and owner turnover.

## Requirements

-   5+ years of commercial construction project management experience with a general contractor.
-   Proven experience managing commercial renovations, tenant improvements, office, institutional, industrial, or similar projects.
-   Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects from preconstruction through completion.
-   Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, budgets, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
-   Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, owners, architects, engineers, and field personnel.
-   Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, sequencing, procurement, and project execution.
-   Proficiency with construction project management and scheduling software and Microsoft Office.
-   Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
-   Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience will be considered.
-   **Required:** Direct commercial general contractor experience. Residential-only construction experience will not meet the requirements.
-   Ability to work on-site and travel to project locations throughout Central Virginia as needed.

## Benefits

-   Compensation based on experience.
-   Health insurance options.
-   Paid time off and paid holidays.
-   Overtime opportunities, where applicable.
-   Company-sponsored benefits and programs.
-   Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
-   Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

## Apply

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