Job Description

Project Manager – Commercial Construction (K12 Construction)

📍 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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