Job Summary

Construction Project Manager – Commercial Capital Projects

Location: Eastern U.S. / Regional Travel

Travel: Approximately Approx. 30%

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead commercial capital improvement projects for a growing automotive company with retail, service, and office locations across the Eastern United States. This position will manage multiple projects involving automotive service center expansions, service bay modifications, equipment installations, interior and exterior renovations, electrical infrastructure upgrades, and EV charging installations.

Our construction projects span a variety of commercial sectors, including automotive, retail, restaurants, big-box stores, convenience stores, gas stations, distribution centers, and electric vehicle charging facilities. Projects range from tenant improvements and building renovations to facility expansions and ground-up construction.

This role requires substantial technical construction experience, including mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil construction. Candidates must understand building systems and infrastructure—not simply cosmetic renovations, finishes, or fixture installations.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on commercial construction management experience, strong technical knowledge of MEP systems, structural and civil construction, and facility renovations, and the ability to manage projects from initial site assessment through construction and closeout. Experience creating construction layouts in Bluebeam or Revit, interpreting utility surveys and soils reports, and evaluating existing building conditions is particularly important.

Experience supporting automotive dealerships, service centers, retail facilities, or similar commercial environments is highly desirable.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job does not have specific supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Construction & Capital Project Management

• Manage multiple concurrent capital improvement, renovation, and construction projects across retail, automotive service, and office facilities.
• Lead the full project lifecycle, including due diligence, site assessments, design coordination, approvals, permitting, preconstruction, bidding, contracting, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Support capital expenditure planning, proposal preparation, and financial evaluation of project scope, costs, and anticipated resource needs.
• Coordinate construction and remodeling projects involving service bays, automotive lifts, interior workspaces, customer-facing offices, exterior improvements, signage, and delivery areas.
• Manage electrical and MEP upgrades, including Level 2 and Level 3 EV charging infrastructure expansions.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, change orders, and contractor performance.
• Identify construction risks, resolve field challenges, and implement solutions to maintain project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Oversee construction projects across multiple sites and states simultaneously, maintaining consistent project execution, resource allocation, and delivery standards.
• Manage facility startup, operational readiness, and formal turnover to site operations following construction completion.

Technical Construction Oversight

• Review architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical drawings to assess project feasibility, construction requirements, and compliance with design specifications.
• Create, modify, and review construction layouts using Bluebeam or Revit, incorporating existing building conditions, as-built drawings, and established facility standards.
• Read and interpret utility surveys, geotechnical and soils reports, civil site plans, and construction documents to evaluate site conditions and infrastructure requirements.
• Manage civil construction activities, including site preparation, grading, drainage, underground utilities, foundations, and related infrastructure improvements.
• Evaluate mechanical and structural requirements for automotive lifts, service bay modifications, equipment installations, and building alterations.
• Coordinate directly with municipal authorities, site representatives, and local agencies to address construction requirements, site conditions, and jurisdictional considerations.
• Review as-built drawings maintained in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and apply established Space Type data sheets and standards available through internal knowledge systems.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and equipment vendors throughout design and construction.
• Support development and review of project layouts using Bluebeam, Revit, or comparable design and construction tools.
• Evaluate existing building conditions and infrastructure requirements for equipment installations, structural modifications, and facility upgrades.
• Manage contractor scopes of work, bid packages, contract structures, and subcontractor engagements for renovation projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, operations leaders, contractors, and vendors, coordinating project execution, monitoring performance, communicating risks, and minimizing disruption to active facilities.
• Anticipate project needs, recommend solutions, and maintain accurate budgets, schedules, documentation, and progress reporting using Google Sheets and web-based project management platforms.

Competencies

• Knowledge of project components, process, and methodologies.
• Time management skills
• Active listening skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to successfully work from remote location.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service.

Education, Certifications, and Experience

Education:

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university in related field; minimum of three years of related experience. In lieu of degree, five years or more of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience managing commercial construction, capital improvement, renovation, or facility expansion projects.
• Strong technical construction background involving mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil work—not limited to interior remodels, finishes, or fixture installations.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), structural, and civil construction requirements.
• Experience managing commercial remodels, tenant improvements, service center buildouts, or similar projects within existing facilities.
• Hands-on experience creating and modifying construction layouts using Bluebeam or Revit.
• Ability to interpret utility surveys, soils and geotechnical reports, civil engineering drawings, and site development requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility surveys, site assessments, and geotechnical reports.
• Experience managing general contractors, specialty subcontractors, vendors, construction contracts, budgets, and project schedules.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Revit, or comparable construction design and document review tools; ability to develop or modify layouts preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets and web-based project management systems.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing project requirements, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20–30% to project sites, including occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Experience:

• Construction management within automotive dealerships, automotive service centers, retail facilities, or commercial office environments.

• Capital projects involving automotive service lifts, equipment installations, service bays, or shop infrastructure.

• EV charging infrastructure, electrical capacity upgrades, and associated site improvements.

• Renovation and expansion projects involving active, occupied facilities.

• Experience managing multiple projects across a regional or national portfolio.

• Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), as-built drawings, and standardized facility design documentation.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver's license required with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record).
• Current PMP preferred.

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for a technically capable, organized, and collaborative Construction Manager who understands more than cosmetic renovations. This individual should be comfortable navigating structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil construction challenges while managing contractors, budgets, schedules, and relationships with operational leaders.

They should also be capable of reviewing technical construction documents, creating layouts, interpreting utility surveys and soils reports, and identifying potential site or building infrastructure challenges before construction begins.

The successful candidate will be adaptable, professional, and confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels, with the ability to move projects forward in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Travel Requirements

Travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train to client/project sites across the U.S. up to 30%.

Benefits

At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Here's a breakdown of what we provide:

Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000

Annual Incentive Bonus Plan
Base Pay is adjusted based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, eligible on your first day of employment:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Company-matched Retirement plan
Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Tuition Assistance, along with optional life and pet insurance
Access to Corporate Discounts

This information is transparently provided in adherence to several state and local Equal Pay and Pay Transparency Laws, with our base pay determined by market location.

Join us at Bureau Veritas, where your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities.