Job Description
Project Manager – Commercial Construction (K12 Construction)
đź“Ť 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
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