Commercial Construction Project Manager at Chinburg in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Job description

• Position Summary: The Commercial Project Manager partners with a Site Supervisor to plan, manage, and deliver Commercial Construction and Historic Mill Adaptive Reuse projects. This role is responsible for overseeing budgets, schedules, contracts, and client relationships while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction & Planning
• Support the CEO, Vice President, and/or Project Executive in managing preconstruction activities.
• Prepare budgets, conceptual pricing, schedules, and consultant coordination.
• Review general contracts, confirm budget setup, and establish project milestones.
• Assist with project safety and mobilization planning.
• Project Management
• Prepare, manage, and track subcontracts, work orders, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Oversee project schedules using Smartsheet, including master and two-week look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate municipal and third-party inspections, including building permit applications.
• Lead weekly site meetings, prepare agendas, document discussions, and ensure follow-up.
• Communicate effectively with CBI field staff, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to keep projects on track.
• Financial & Contract Administration
• Administer financial aspects of contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Manage requisitions, payments, lien releases, and project payroll to ensure healthy cash flow.
• Work with Preconstruction to set up/executing trade buyouts, scope reviews, and contract compliance.
• Team & Client Relations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Represent CBI in meetings with owners and design partners, serving as a primary point of contact.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety discussions as part of project culture.
• Closeout
• Manage project closeout including subcontractor deliverables, punch lists, owner training, and utility transfers.
• Deliver warranties, as-builts, operations manuals, and training materials to owners.
• Ensure all project documentation is consolidated and finalized.
• Participate in company initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, engineering or a related field.
• 5-7 years of commercial project management experience on projects valuing $10M+.
• Experience in commercial project management with a focus on adaptive reuse of historic mill buildings and/or ground-up multifamily buildings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a high sense of urgency with the completion of tasks, superior time management skills.
• Superb attention to detail completing assigned tasks within identified time frames delivering a quality, accurate work product.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members. Highly organized, dependable and detail oriented.
• Adept at learning new skills.
• Highly motivated and self-starter.
• Integrity and high degree of ethical conduct is expected.
• Problem solving skills.
• Customer service driven.
• Analytical thinker.
• Good listening skills.
• Proficient with Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software.
• Adept at learning new skills.
• Knowledgeable at many trades, recognizing quality installations.
• Able to trouble shoot when an issue arises.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.
• Demonstrated respect, cooperation, and professionalism in all interactions with clients, vendors, coworkers, and the public.
• Compliance with all Chinburg personnel policies.
• Ability to review, understand, and follow the Chinburg Code of Safety Practices.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
• Completion of company-required training as assigned.

Skills

Required

• Superior time management skills
• Superb attention to detail
• Adept at learning new skills
• Highly motivated and self-starter
• Problem solving skills
• Customer service driven
• Analytical thinker
• Good listening skills