Project Manager

About the role

Lead commercial construction projects from award through close-out, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the owner’s and company’s quality standards. Own the financial performance of the project while working collaboratively with the Superintendent, clients, design team, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project delivery from contract award through final close-out.
• Develop project execution plans and ensure alignment across internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and quality outcomes.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Monitor cost performance and implement corrective actions to protect project profitability.
• Oversee owner and subcontractor invoicing, payment applications, and financial reporting.
• Create and maintain the master project schedule.
• Coordinate closely with the Superintendent to ensure field execution aligns with schedule milestones.
• Evaluate schedule impacts related to changes, delays, or unforeseen conditions and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage contract administration, including subcontract agreements, change orders, and scope clarifications.
• Review and approve changes for cost, schedule, and scope impacts prior to execution.
• Ensure proper documentation supports contractual and financial requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients/property owners and design teams.
• Manage expectations, communications, and issue resolution to ensure client satisfaction.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, inspectors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance and approvals prior to submissions.
• Lead project planning and risk mitigation efforts, identifying potential issues early.
• Partner with the Superintendent to resolve field issues that may impact schedule, cost, or quality.
• Escalate and address risks proactively to minimize project disruption.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records, including submittals, RFIs, O&M manuals, warranties, reports, and correspondence.
• Lead project close-out activities to ensure contractual, financial, and documentation requirements are met.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support successful project delivery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred but not always required).
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in commercial construction project management or related role.
• Experience in negotiating contracts and managing subcontractor performance is required.
• Proven track record with project financial oversight and contract administration.
• Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in construction management software (Procore, BlueBeam, Primavera, MS Project, etc.).
• Ability to collaborate across teams and effectively manage client relationships.
• Professional certifications are preferred (PMP, CCM, or equivalent).

About Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. LLCI

LLCI is seeking highly motivated industry specialists to join our growing team of elite construction professionals. We provide our clients with the best customer experience through our first-class construction services. As innovators in the industry, we promote an exceptional work environment, sound fiscal principles, and the most transparent owner/client relationship in the industry.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus potential
• Paid holidays
• Attractive benefits package including employer-paid medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) option with employer match
• Opportunity for career development and advancement
• Generous PTO