Project Manager – Commercial & Multifamily Construction

Job Title: Project Manager – Commercial & Multifamily Construction

Location: Greater Cleveland / Northeast Ohio (On-site)
Pay: $90,000 – $120,000 Annually (Based on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time

Company Introduction

This position is with a Cleveland-area based general contractor and developer that delivers commercial and multifamily construction projects throughout Northeast Ohio. The company operates as a hands-on builder, self-performing work and managing projects directly rather than acting as an owners representative or consulting firm.

The organization focuses on ground-up commercial construction, tenant improvements, and large-scale multifamily developments. With a lean structure and strong local presence, the company emphasizes accountability, quality execution, and long-term relationships. Team members are given meaningful responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to grow as the business continues to scale.

Role Overview

The Project Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial and multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role carries full responsibility for project delivery, including estimating, budget management, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and owner communication.

The Project Manager will work closely with field leadership to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget. This position requires a high level of independence, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, hands-on construction environment.

Ideal candidates are builders who can confidently run projects end to end, take ownership of outcomes, and maintain strong control over cost, schedule, and stakeholder expectations.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and multifamily projects from preconstruction through final closeout
• Perform estimating and build project budgets, cost controls, and forecasting
• Manage subcontractor buyout, scope reviews, and drawing reviews
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestone tracking, and look-ahead planning
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Partner with superintendents to align field execution with project plans and schedules
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, and overall project documentation
• Monitor quality, safety, and compliance throughout all phases of construction
• Drive closeout activities including punch lists, turnover documentation, and final billing

Required Background

• 5 to 10 years of total construction experience
• Minimum of 3 years in a Project Manager role, or a strong Assistant Project Manager ready to step up
• Proven experience running ground-up projects independently from start to finish
• Hands-on estimating experience, plus buyout, scope reviews, drawing reviews, and scheduling
• Ground-up multifamily project experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing projects ranging from a few hundred thousand up to $30M
• Experience using Procore or similar construction management software
• Strong communication skills and confidence managing subcontractors and owners
• Ability to work on-site across the Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio market

Compensation & Perks

• Base salary range of $90,000 to $120,000 depending on experience
• Potential project-based performance bonus
• Stable local project work with no extensive travel
• Lean team environment with high autonomy and visibility
• Long-term growth opportunities as the organization expands