# Project Manager - Commercial Construction

> AlphaHire · Richmond, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-18

**Salary:** USD 119,000–152,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are seeking an experienced **Project Manager** to lead commercial construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects from preconstruction through final closeout.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client relationships, field coordination, and overall project execution throughout Central Virginia.

Responsibilities

-   Manage commercial construction and renovation projects from preconstruction through closeout, maintaining ownership of schedule, budget, quality, and documentation.
-   Develop and maintain project schedules, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions.
-   Manage subcontractor scopes, contracts, commitments, change orders, and project execution.
-   Review drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, and other project documents to identify requirements and potential issues.
-   Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, superintendents, and internal teams.
-   Track project costs, purchase orders, commitments, change orders, and financial performance against budget.
-   Lead project meetings and ensure RFIs, decisions, action items, and outstanding issues are resolved.
-   Monitor field progress, quality, and schedule performance alongside superintendents and subcontractors.
-   Identify project risks and develop solutions to minimize delays, cost impacts, and quality issues.
-   Coordinate procurement and material requirements to support project schedules.
-   Lead project closeout, including punch lists, inspections, warranties, documentation, and owner turnover.

## Requirements

-   **5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects for a general contractor.**

-   Direct experience with **commercial renovations, tenant improvements, office, institutional, industrial, or similar commercial projects.**
-   Proven ability to independently manage projects from preconstruction through closeout.
-   Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, budgets, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
-   Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, owners, architects, engineers, and field personnel.
-   Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, sequencing, and project execution.
-   Proficiency with construction project management/scheduling software and Microsoft Office.
-   Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
-   Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
-   **Commercial construction experience is required. Residential-only 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.

Benefits may include health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and company-sponsored programs.

## Apply

[Apply at AlphaHire](https://apply.workable.com/alphax/j/CC794C6886/apply)

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