Position Title

Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Location

Greater Cleveland, OH

Overview

A well-established commercial construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from small-scale renovations to large, complex ground-up construction, with budgets spanning under $10M to $100M+.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in commercial construction, excels at managing all phases of a project lifecycle, and is motivated by ownership, accountability, and long-term growth within a respected organization.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Administer contracts in alignment with established systems, policies, and procedures.
   
• Participate in bidding and procurement activities.
   
• Prepare and manage contract documents, submittals, and project close-out processes.
   

Cost Management

• Oversee project financials from preconstruction through completion.
   
• Manage cost estimating, budgeting, reporting, cash flow analysis, pay applications, and change orders.
   
• Ensure projects remain within owner budgets.
   

Schedule Management

• Develop, monitor, and maintain detailed project schedules.
   
• Coordinate subcontractors, material deliveries, and critical path activities.
   
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and mitigate delays using industry-standard scheduling tools.
   

Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
   
• Review shop drawings and submittals.
   
• Conduct field inspections and manage punch list completion.
   

Safety Management

• Partner with the Project Superintendent to enforce jobsite safety protocols.
   
• Support safety planning, inspections, OSHA compliance, and subcontractor insurance requirements.
   

Client & Team Leadership

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
   
• Contribute to proposals and presentations as needed.
   
• Foster collaboration between field and office personnel.
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
   
• 7+ years of commercial construction experience, including leadership of ground-up projects in the $10M–$50M+ range.
   
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
   
• Proven expertise in financial, contractual, and risk management.
   
• Proficiency with MS Office, Procore, Viewpoint, Primavera P6, and Bluebeam.
   
• Thorough understanding of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and site plans.
   
• LEED accreditation preferred.
   
• Ability to build productive, trust-based relationships with owners, clients, and project partners.
   

Why Join This Firm

• Opportunity to manage high-impact, technically complex projects.
   
• Strong backlog and stable leadership with a long-standing industry reputation.
   
• Collaborative culture that values integrity, quality, and professional development.
   
• Clear growth path with increasing responsibility and project ownership.
   
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including:
   
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
     
  • Health and life insurance.
     
  • Long-term career advancement opportunities.