Project Manager - Commercial Construction
Job Description
Project Manager – Commercial Construction
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Location: Watertown, NY | Schedule: Hybrid
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Salary: $75,000–$100,000
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About the Role
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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial, state, and federal construction projects ranging from $100K to $7M. This is an opportunity to join a small, independent team with significant room for long-term growth.
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Responsibilities
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- Manage 1–3 projects from preconstruction through closeout
- Develop schedules, budgets, forecasts, and 3-week lookaheads
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams
- Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation
- Lead subcontractor buyout, scope review, and negotiations
- Conduct site visits and project meetings
- Monitor project progress, quality, costs, and compliance
- Identify risks and resolve issues to keep projects on schedule and budget
- Oversee project closeout, punch lists, and turnover
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Qualifications
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- 3+ years of construction management experience
- Degree or equivalent hands-on construction experience
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and vendors
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering is a plus
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Project Details
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- Commercial, state, and federal projects
- Project values: $100K–$7M
- Project duration: 6 months–2 years
- Mix of ground-up construction and renovations
- Approximately 3 days in office / 2 days on site, depending on project stage
- Occasional travel throughout New York State and the Northeast
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Benefits & Perks
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- $75K–$100K salary
- Annual profit-based bonus
- Health insurance with 80% employer coverage
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO (6 months 1 week PTO, 1-6 years 2 weeks PTO, 7+ years 3 weeks PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Flexible, laid-back work environment
- Strong opportunity for advancement and long-term growth
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Software: Sage Timberline, Primavera, Bluebeam
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This is an opportunity for a Project Manager who enjoys solving unique challenges, taking ownership, and working in a hands-on environment rather than a highly corporate setting.
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We look forward to your application!