Project Manager (Interiors)

About the Role

As a Project Manager at Choate Construction, you are the central leader responsible for guiding a project from contract execution through successful completion, directly impacting our clients, project teams, and communities. This role is ideal for professionals with 6–10 years of commercial construction experience, including at least three years in an Assistant Project Manager or similar role, ready to manage greater project complexity.

You will plan, organize, and administer the owner contract and all subcontract agreements, proactively managing costs, schedule, changes, and overall financial performance while communicating clearly with internal partners and clients. Collaboration with the field Superintendent ensures work is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will oversee the timely procurement, approval, and delivery of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors to the jobsite, working independently or leading a project team with Choate’s tools and support.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with clients, designers, and partners, representing Choate Construction with professionalism.
• Communicate clearly and confidently—verbally and in writing—advocating for owners to build strong teams and projects.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors using a “firm but fair” approach to drive results while maintaining respect and accountability.
• Prioritize safety, partnering with Superintendents and safety leaders to ensure every worker goes home safely each day.
• Manage contracts and risk, understanding key terms, executing subcontracts thoughtfully, and escalating issues to protect the project and company.
• Contribute during preconstruction, shaping logistics and execution plans, and building relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Bring structure and urgency to project execution, planning schedules, procuring materials and trades, addressing issues early, and supporting the field team.
• Manage project finances with discipline, converting estimates into executable budgets, tracking costs and forecasts, and ensuring accurate, timely reporting.

Benefits

• 100% Employee-Owned Company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical Coverage Options: Surest (copay plan) or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account; Dental & Vision Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent).
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance.
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy.
• Parental Leave.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• College Student Debt Reduction Program.
• Employee Assistance & Financial Wellness Programs.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Charitable Contribution Matching ($1,000 per year per employee).
• Stewardship Day (Community Volunteering).
• Safe working environment with elevated safety standards for office and jobsite workers.

Choate is a Drug-Free Workplace with pre-employment drug screening required for all new hires.