UHC Construction Services - Commercial Construction Project Manager

About the role

UHC Construction Services is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects from planning through closeout. This role is responsible for keeping projects organized, on schedule, within scope, and aligned with client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from planning through closeout.
• Oversee multiple projects in different phases, including startup, active construction, punch, and closeout.
• Cook with Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, clients, and internal teams.
• Keep projects on schedule, within scope, and aligned with client expectations.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and project requirements.
• Track project progress, risks, action items, materials, manpower, inspections, documentation, and closeout requirements.
• Communicate project updates, issues, changes, and next steps clearly with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Manage small change orders and coordinate larger or multi-subcontractor change orders with UHC’s cost management team.
• Work with field Superintendents to verify work is completed safely, accurately, and according to project specifications.
• Support fast-paced commercial remodels, rollouts, build-outs, ground-up projects, and live-environment construction.
• Maintain strong client relationships through follow-through, professionalism, urgency, and practical problem-solving.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of project management experience in commercial construction.
• Experience managing commercial remodels, rollouts, build-outs, ground-up projects, tenant improvements, or similar work.
• Strong understanding of construction schedules, subcontractor coordination, drawings, specifications, change orders, documentation, and closeout.
• Ability to work full-time from UHC’s Northfield, OH office.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as project needs require.
• Strong communication skills with clients, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Ability to solve problems, drive follow-through, and keep projects moving in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, attention to detail, and client-service orientation.

Qualifications

• Experience with national retail, restaurant, grocery, hospitality, healthcare, automotive, or quick-service restaurant projects.
• Experience with fast-turn commercial projects, live remodels, rollouts, or short-duration schedules.
• Ground-up commercial construction experience.
• Experience working with Superintendents who manage sites while the PM supports from the office.
• Experience with union and non-union subcontractor environments.
• Familiarity with Monday.com, Sage Construction Management, Airtable, Microsoft Project, customer portals, Excel, Word, or similar tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Project management experience in commercial construction.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects across different phases and locations.
• Strong understanding of construction schedules, subcontractor coordination, drawings, specifications, change orders, documentation, and closeout.
• Effective communication skills with clients, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Problem-solving and follow-through abilities.
• Professionalism, integrity, attention to detail, and client-service orientation.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary: $85,000–$115,000+, depending on experience.
• Anual discretionary performance-based bonus potential.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Company vehicle / vehicle support and fuel allowance where applicable.
• Uniforms where applicable.
• Referral bonus program.
• Company events, outings, and annual trips.
• Access to manufacturer training, OSHA, fall protection, lift certifications, and other development opportunities.