Construction Project Manager, Commercial

AlphaHire

Project Manager overseeing ground-up commercial construction projects in North Carolina. Leading execution and managing schedules, budgets, and teams from preconstruction through closeout.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing ground-up commercial construction projects, including budget oversight, schedule management, and stakeholder coordination. Proficient in utilizing construction project management tools and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

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Commercial Construction Project ManagementBudget ManagementSchedule CoordinationStakeholder CommunicationQuality and Safety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudgetingSchedulingChange Order ManagementRisk IdentificationDrawing ReviewSpecification AnalysisRFI ManagementCloseout DocumentationProcurement Planning

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAccountabilityProblem-SolvingTeam LeadershipField Visibility

Tools & Technologies

Construction Project Management ToolsScheduling SoftwareSpreadsheetsDigital Documentation Platforms

Industry Keywords

Ground-Up ConstructionCommercial ConstructionNorth Carolina ConstructionSubcontractor CoordinationCode ComplianceInspection ManagementVendor CommunicationProject Closeout

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee ground-up commercial construction projects across North Carolina from preconstruction through final closeout
Build and maintain project schedules, budgets, scopes, subcontractor timelines, procurement plans, and milestone tracking
Coordinate subcontractors, field teams, vendors, inspectors, architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders to keep projects moving
Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, proposals, change orders, and project documentation for accuracy and execution readiness
Track project costs, approve invoices, manage change orders, and identify budget or scope risks before they impact project performance
Lead regular project meetings with field teams, subcontractors, clients, and leadership to resolve issues and maintain accountability
Monitor quality, safety, schedule, permitting, inspections, and code compliance across assigned commercial job sites
Support procurement, material coordination, long-lead item tracking, and vendor communication to prevent project delays
Maintain clear project records, status updates, punch lists, closeout documentation, and owner-facing reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of commercial construction project management experience with direct ownership of ground-up or new build projects
Experience managing commercial construction projects in North Carolina or similar regional markets
Strong understanding of commercial construction schedules, budgets, subcontractor scopes, drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, permitting, inspections, and closeout requirements
Experience working with subcontractors, superintendents, vendors, inspectors, architects, engineers, owners, and client-facing project stakeholders
Proficiency with construction project management tools, scheduling software, spreadsheets, and digital documentation platforms
Ability to manage multiple active projects while maintaining strong communication, accountability, and field visibility
Must have direct project ownership experience, not only assistant project management or project coordination experience
Ground-up commercial construction experience required; candidates with only residential, renovation, civil, or service work experience will not be the best fit.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plan options
Paid time off
Other company-sponsored programs