Project Manager - Commercial Drywall &… at AlphaHire · Melbourne

We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling, and interior construction projects from contract award through final completion. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing drywall and metal framing projects, with a strong background in scheduling, budgeting, procurement, subcontractor management, and project financials. This role is responsible for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and according to quality standards while maintaining strong client and contractor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling, and related interior construction projects from initial award through execution and final closeout.

• Establish and manage project schedules, budgets, procurement timelines, workforce requirements, and construction plans.

• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work to confirm project requirements and identify potential issues.

• Coordinate project activities with owners, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, superintendents, and field crews.

• Track project financials, including labor productivity, material expenses, subcontractor costs, billing, change orders, and overall profitability.

• Manage RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, payment applications, invoices, change orders, and other project records.

• Oversee material purchasing and monitor supplier lead times to ensure deliveries align with construction schedules.

• Conduct site visits to assess safety compliance, workmanship, productivity, installation progress, and schedule adherence.

• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor performance and resolve issues affecting project costs, quality, or deadlines.

• Identify potential project risks and implement corrective measures to prevent delays, budget overruns, and quality concerns.

• Lead project meetings and communicate progress, financial performance, risks, and outstanding issues to clients, general contractors, stakeholders, and leadership.

• Coordinate with estimating and field operations teams to ensure accurate project handoffs and efficient execution.

• Review contract requirements and scope changes to identify change-order opportunities and manage additional cost exposures.

• Direct punch-list activities, warranty coordination, final documentation, project turnover, and closeout.

• Maintain productive working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• 3+ years of project management experience in commercial interior construction.

• Required: Direct experience managing commercial drywall and metal framing projects.

• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, installation sequencing, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, contracts, and cost control.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, construction specifications, contracts, and related project documents.

• Experience managing multiple commercial construction projects or scopes of work simultaneously.

• Proven ability to coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, field personnel, general contractors, and clients.

• Working knowledge of project financial management, labor productivity, material costs, change orders, and billing processes.

• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or comparable construction management software.

• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Paid time off and company holidays.

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

• Consistent pipeline of commercial interior construction projects.

• Opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of drywall and metal framing projects.

• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment with long-term career growth potential.