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Commercial Construction Project Manager
Full Time | Commercial Construction | Project Management
Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
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POSITION OVERVIEW
Perlo Construction is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead projects from initial planning through final completion in Cherokee, Alabama. This position is responsible for organizing and supervising construction activities, managing budgets and schedules, coordinating project partners, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
The Project Manager will serve as a primary point of contact for clients and construction professionals while working closely with Senior Project Managers, executive leadership, architects, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, Project Engineers, and field crews. This role requires strong construction knowledge, independent decision-making, financial oversight, contract administration, risk management, and the ability to lead teams through changing project conditions.
• Oversee commercial construction projects from initial conception through completion of the finished structure.
• Maintain day-to-day communication with clients, construction professionals, architects, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and field teams.
• Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, specifications, and complete plan sets.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of construction materials, processes, terminology, equipment, and field operations.
• Create, manage, and update project budgets throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Estimate construction management activities and self-perform work items.
• Create, update, and manage project schedules to support timely and efficient completion.
• Review proposals and negotiate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and present project proposals, clarifications, alternates, and value-engineering options to clients and architects.
• Partner with the Senior Project Manager and executive leadership to negotiate owner contracts.
• Review and process subcontracts and subcontractor change orders.
• Review and process submittals, requests for information, change proposals, and owner change orders.
• Prepare and distribute accurate project meeting minutes.
• Conduct onsite meetings with clients, architects, subcontractors, Project Engineers, and construction crews.
• Collaborate with architects, subcontractors, and field teams to confirm the physical and operational feasibility of each project.
• Identify and respond to potential project risks, conflicts, delays, and safety concerns before they negatively affect performance.
• Prepare and submit project billings to clients.
• Review and approve vendor and subcontractor payments.
• Prepare and submit project cost projections.
• Support quality-control activities and the punch-list process.
• Assist with marketing and business-development initiatives when needed.
• Directly supervise Project Engineers within the Construction Services Department.
• Interview, hire, train, coach, and support assigned employees in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Plan, assign, and direct work while reviewing performance and maintaining accountability.
• Address employee concerns, resolve problems, and take appropriate corrective action when necessary.
• Maintain professional, collaborative relationships and contribute to a cooperative team environment.
COMPENSATION
• $90,000-$150,000 annual salary
SCHEDULE
• Full-time position
• Onsite in Cherokee, Alabama
• Regular, punctual, and predictable attendance is required
• Work includes office responsibilities and participation in onsite construction meetings
WHY PROFESSIONALS ARE APPLYING
• Lead commercial construction projects from planning through final completion.
• Take ownership of project budgets, schedules, contracts, cost projections, billing, and overall execution.
• Work directly with clients, architects, executive leadership, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and field teams.
• Apply construction expertise to value engineering, estimating, negotiations, risk management, and problem resolution.
• Directly supervise and develop Project Engineers while strengthening overall project-team performance.
• Join an established commercial general contractor recognized for quality, professionalism, integrity, and long-term growth.
• Work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment that values initiative, sound judgment, leadership, and accountability.
Not ready to formally apply? That's okay. Many professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.
Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are processed through Purple Cow Recruiting's system.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• 5 or more years of related construction experience, training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience REQUIRED
• Demonstrated experience managing construction projects from conception through completion REQUIRED
• Experience creating, updating, and managing construction project budgets REQUIRED
• Experience developing, updating, and maintaining construction project schedules REQUIRED
• Experience estimating construction management and self-perform work items REQUIRED
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, specifications, technical documents, and complete plan sets REQUIRED
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, processes, terminology, equipment, and field operations REQUIRED
• Experience reviewing and negotiating with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors REQUIRED
• Experience preparing and presenting project proposals, clarifications, alternates, and value-engineering options REQUIRED
• Experience supporting or conducting owner contract negotiations REQUIRED
• Experience reviewing and processing subcontracts and subcontractor change orders REQUIRED
• Experience managing submittals, requests for information, change proposals, and owner change orders REQUIRED
• Experience preparing client billings, approving vendor and subcontractor payments, and submitting cost projections REQUIRED
• Experience supporting quality-control and punch-list processes REQUIRED
• Experience identifying and managing project risks, delays, conflicts, unexpected events, and safety concerns REQUIRED
• Experience directly supervising, training, assigning work to, and evaluating Project Engineers or other construction employees REQUIRED
• Ability to address employee concerns, resolve problems, and manage performance in accordance with organizational policies REQUIRED
• Strong verbal communication, presentation, persuasion, negotiation, and client-management skills REQUIRED
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, emails, contracts, and meeting minutes REQUIRED
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients, contractors, stakeholders, or employees REQUIRED
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, make timely decisions, and work independently REQUIRED
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes, delays, and unexpected project conditions REQUIRED
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam REQUIRED
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and navigate multiple floors within office buildings or construction environments REQUIRED
• Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms REQUIRED
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds REQUIRED
• Ability to perform frequent computer work and meet the visual demands of reviewing detailed construction documents REQUIRED
Preferred
• Viewpoint construction software experience preferred
• AIA construction software experience preferred
Not ready to formally apply? That's okay. Many professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.
Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are processed through Purple Cow Recruiting's system.