Commercial Construction Project Manager
Citadel Development Services LLC · Austin, Texas, United States · $90K–$120K/yr
Construction · 11-50 employees
About the role
The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of commercial construction projects from pre-construction to closeout, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. They provide leadership to field superintendents and serve as the primary point of contact for clients and subcontractors.
What they look for
Requirements
The role requires extensive experience in managing commercial construction projects, including budget control, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Benefits
Full description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Company Overview At Citadel, we are a rapidly growing, architecturally driven commercial construction company with an ambitious trajectory for continued growth. Our company thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven culture that values excellence, accountability, and collaboration. We possess the skills and expertise to tackle a wide range of commercial projects to support our clients from address to operation.
Job Overview The Commercial Construction Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful completion of assigned commercial construction projects by leading and supporting their Superintendents in the field. This role emphasizes hands-on management of schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships while empowering Superintendents to execute daily field operations. The Commercial Construction PM provides oversight, coordination, and problem-solving to keep projects on track, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to Citadel's quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Execution – Manage and oversee all phases of assigned commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. Review project plans, specifications, and contracts to ensure compliance and identify potential risk. Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and
vendors throughout the project lifecycle. Support Superintendents in field operations to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Budget & Cost Control – Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports. Review and approve subcontractor invoices and change orders. Ensure profitability by controlling costs and
minimizing risk.
- Scheduling – Develop, maintain, and adjust project schedules regularly. Work closely with
Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to achieve milestones and final completion.
- Subcontractor Management – Negotiate, review, and manage subcontracts for commercial construction
scopes. Oversee subcontractor performance to ensure quality and timeliness. Document and send out updates weekly.
- Team Leadership & People Management – Provide day-to-day guidance, mentorship, and accountability
for Superintendents to drive commercial project success. Assess staffing needs and participate in hiring decisions when appropriate. Collaborate with team members in other departments as needed to ensure partnership and alignment.
- Client Relationship Management – Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial construction
clients, ensuring strong communication, responsiveness, and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Proactively address client concerns and provide regular project updates.
- Risk Management – Identify and address project risks specific to commercial construction, including
delays, cost impacts, and safety concerns, while developing solutions to mitigate them. Represent the Citadel brand to ensure that all actions, decisions, and communication reflect the standards of professionalism and integrity, leaving a positive and lasting impression on clients, partners, subcontractors, and team members.
- Quality, Safety & Compliance – Ensure adherence to Citadel's quality standards, safety regulations, and
all local, state, and federal codes applicable to commercial construction. Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress and resolve issues.
- Reporting – Provide regular project updates and reports to senior leadership highlighting progress,
challenges, and corrective actions on all assigned commercial construction projects.