Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Project Manager

Location: Clarence, NY

Pay Range: $70K–$110K Annually

Duration: Full-Time, Permanent

Shift: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Job Description

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for budgeting, planning, tracking, managing, overseeing, and leading all construction activities (new, renovation, repair, or maintenance) from beginning to end. This includes but is not limited to cost estimation, contract and permit administration, purchase negotiation, scheduling, monitoring, and final closeout.

Primary Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Manage commercial and multifamily construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on budget and meet quality standards.
• Create, review, and analyze real estate development plans, design, construction blueprints, specifications, reports, and trade bid scopes.
• Oversee the bidding process, including soliciting, evaluating, and negotiating accurate material and subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare and manage essential construction documents (budgets, estimates, proposals, contracts, submittals, subcontracts, purchase orders, schedules, buyouts, change orders).
• Plan and coordinate projects to maximize cost efficiency and implement value engineering.
• Lead the development of project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Serve as the primary company representative, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders such as architects, engineers, inspectors, municipalities, financial institutions, designers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with accounting to maintain accurate project budgets, monitor expenditures, and track financial performance.
• Manage accurate preparation, tracking, and timely submission of billings, including AIA documents and change orders.
• Partner with upper management to refine company operations, streamline procedures, and support systemized project workflows.
• Work with the real estate development team to assess and support new projects.
• Conduct regular site visits throughout each phase of construction, leading jobsite meetings, quality control inspections, and ensuring adherence to specifications.
• Identify potential risks, issues, and challenges, developing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, environmental requirements, and legal standards.
• Assist office and field staff with day-to-day project management activities.
• Oversee and assist the Civil/Sitework construction division with project management and estimating.
• Provide leadership and direction to direct reports, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Participate in acquiring and defining potential construction projects and opportunities.
• Stay updated on market research, industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications & Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in multifamily/commercial construction project management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Collaborative spirit, self-starter attitude, and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer systems relevant to construction management.
• Strong project management skills, ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Experience with sitework and utility construction project management and estimating is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Procore, Computerease, B2W, InSite, AutoCAD, and PlanSwift is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and access to a personal vehicle for site visits.

Benefits

• 401(k) up to 4% match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation and sick leave)
• Long-term and short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance