# Commercial Construction Project Manager - General Contractor

**Company:** [AlphaX](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/qTKMeatvbaN7e4oCC4V8kB.md)
**Location:** Richmond, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

An established commercial general contractor in Central Virginia is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead renovation, tenant improvement, and commercial building projects across the region.

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of project management experience with a commercial general contractor and can independently run projects from preconstruction planning through final completion and closeout.

**Please Note:** Direct commercial general contracting experience is required. Residential-only construction backgrounds will not qualify.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Manage commercial projects from preconstruction planning through construction, turnover, and closeout.
-   Build project schedules, track milestones, and implement corrective action to keep work on time.
-   Oversee subcontract agreements, scopes of work, procurement, change orders, and contractual requirements.
-   Review drawings, specifications, contracts, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation to resolve issues and maintain coordination.
-   Coordinate with clients, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, superintendents, and field teams for smooth execution.
-   Manage budgets, purchase orders, costs, and profitability, addressing financial variances as they arise.
-   Lead project meetings, communicate decisions, track action items, and drive open issues to resolution.
-   Partner with field leadership to monitor progress, workmanship, safety, and schedule compliance.
-   Identify and mitigate risks related to cost, schedule, materials, and scope changes.
-   Coordinate deliveries, inspections, punch lists, warranty requirements, and final owner handover.
-   Provide regular updates to clients and company leadership, escalating concerns and recommending solutions.

## Requirements

-   5+ years of commercial construction project management experience with a general contractor.
-   Experience managing commercial renovations, tenant improvements, office buildings, institutional facilities, industrial projects, or similar commercial work.
-   Ability to independently manage projects through preconstruction, construction, and closeout.
-   Strong knowledge of construction documents, contracts, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
-   Proven ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate clients, design professionals, vendors, and field teams.
-   Understanding of commercial construction methods, sequencing, site logistics, and project execution.
-   Proficiency with construction management and scheduling software and Microsoft Office.
-   Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
-   Willingness to work on-site and travel to project locations throughout Central Virginia.

**Preferred Qualifications**

-   Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
-   Equivalent hands-on commercial construction experience will also be considered.

## Benefits

-   Compensation commensurate with 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.
-   A collaborative, team-oriented environment.