Project Manager – Commercial Construction
Location: Birmingham, AL
Position Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
A well-established commercial construction company based in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who has progressed from an Assistant Project Manager role and is ready to take full ownership of projects from preconstruction through completion.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Project Management experience, a strong background managing ground-up construction projects, and experience overseeing projects ranging from $5M–$40M. Commercial construction experience is preferred, but candidates with diverse ground-up project experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and overall project plans
- Coordinate owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
- Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project documents
- Manage project costs, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and pay applications
- Lead project meetings and maintain strong communication with project stakeholders
- Monitor project progress, quality, safety, and financial performance
- Identify potential issues and develop solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget
- Provide leadership and guidance to Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project staff
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and design teams
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the company's quality standards
Qualifications
- 5+ years of construction Project Management experience
- Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager/APM required
- Experience managing projects ranging from $5M–$40M
- Commercial construction experience strongly preferred
- Diverse ground-up construction experience will be considered
- Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, scheduling, and project financials
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively resolve project challenges
- Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred
Why Join?
- Join a growing and respected Birmingham-based construction company
- Opportunity to take ownership of significant commercial projects
- Work on a diverse range of ground-up construction projects
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities for career growth
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
If you're a Project Manager who has successfully progressed from an APM role and is ready to take the next step with a strong Birmingham-based contractor, we'd like to hear from you. Contact me directly at Samantha.Solomon@GoGpac.com / 605.277.3881
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.