Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Location: Watertown, NY | Schedule: Hybrid

Salary: $75,000–$100,000

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Project Details

• 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

Benefits & Perks

• $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

Software: Sage Timberline, Primavera, Bluebeam

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.

We look forward to your application!