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Free Construction Project Manager Job Description Template

A construction project manager job description that speaks the jobsite.

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1.Job Brief (About the Role)

{{Company Name}} is hiring a Construction Project Manager to run {{commercial / residential}} projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role reports to the {{Project Executive / Owner}} and leads superintendents, subcontractors, and the field team across {{project type}}.

Three or four sentences: the team, who the role reports to, and why this position exists. Skip generic openers like “We are looking for…”.

2.Responsibilities

  • Own the project budget and schedule from buyout through closeout and report cost-to-complete monthly
  • Manage the submittal log, RFIs, and change orders in {{Procore / project management software}}
  • Buy out and coordinate subcontractors and review their scopes against the drawings
  • Run owner-architect-contractor (OAC) meetings and keep the project schedule current in {{scheduling tool}}
  • Review and approve subcontractor pay applications and process owner billings
  • Enforce the site safety plan and OSHA requirements with the superintendent
  • Track procurement and long-lead items against the construction schedule
  • Manage punch list, commissioning, and closeout documents through final occupancy

Eight to twelve bullets, each starting with a verb. Keep them specific to the day-to-day work, not aspirational filler.

3.Requirements & Skills

  • {{X}}+ years managing commercial construction projects end to end
  • Able to read construction drawings, specifications, and subcontracts
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification
  • Proficiency with {{Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling software}}
  • Valid driver’s license for regular travel between the office and active jobsites

List the must-haves: experience, licenses or certifications, the systems and tools used, and any physical or shift realities.

4.Nice-to-Have

  • Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
  • LEED, CCM, or PMP credential

Two to four genuinely optional items. Keep them strictly separate from Requirements so they don’t deter good applicants.

5.Compensation & Benefits

Pay range {{Salary Range}}

Enter a pay range from local market data — do not leave it blank. Pay transparency improves applicant quality and is now required in many states.

6.Schedule & Work Environment

  • {{Full-time}}; split between the office and active jobsites
  • Jobsite conditions: PPE required, uneven terrain, weather exposure, and occasional ladder/lift use
  • Schedule may extend during critical milestones and inspections

Be honest about shifts, weekends, overtime, and the physical environment. Realistic expectations reduce early turnover.

7.How to Apply

To apply, {{application instructions — e.g., send a resume and short cover note to careers@company.com}}.

Filled in for a mid-size commercial general contractor running ground-up and tenant-improvement work.

1.Job Brief (About the Role)

Ironwood Builders is hiring a Construction Project Manager to run commercial tenant-improvement and ground-up projects in the $2M–$10M range. This role reports to the Project Executive and leads a superintendent and the subcontractor team on each job.

2.Responsibilities

  • Own each project budget and schedule, holding margin and issuing a monthly cost-to-complete forecast
  • Manage submittals, RFIs, and change orders in Procore and keep the log current
  • Buy out subcontractors, level bids, and confirm scope coverage against the plans and specs
  • Chair weekly OAC meetings and maintain the CPM schedule in Microsoft Project
  • Review subcontractor pay apps, prepare AIA G702/G703 owner billings, and track lien waivers
  • Walk the site with the superintendent to enforce the OSHA-compliant site safety plan
  • Expedite long-lead items (switchgear, rooftop units) so deliveries hit the schedule
  • Drive the punch list, commissioning, and closeout binder through certificate of occupancy

3.Requirements & Skills

  • 7+ years managing commercial projects from preconstruction to closeout
  • Reads drawings, specs, and subcontracts fluently and catches scope gaps
  • Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction card
  • Daily user of Procore and Bluebeam; builds and updates schedules in MS Project
  • Valid driver’s license; travels between the Phoenix office and active sites

4.Nice-to-Have

  • B.S. in Construction Management
  • LEED AP or PMP certification

5.Compensation & Benefits

Pay range $95,000 – $130,000 per year plus a project-completion bonus and vehicle allowance
  • Health, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with 5% match
  • Truck allowance and fuel card

6.Schedule & Work Environment

  • Full-time, roughly 60/40 split between jobsites and the office
  • Hard hat, boots, hi-vis, and eye protection on site; weather and uneven-terrain exposure
  • Longer days near inspections and project milestones

7.How to Apply

To apply, email your resume and a list of completed projects (value and type) to careers@ironwoodbuilders.example.

How it works

  1. Preview the construction project manager job description and a filled GC example.
  2. Download Word/PDF, or copy the text to paste into Google Docs.
  3. Set the project type and value, software, and safety requirements, then post it.

Frequently asked questions

What does a construction project manager do?

A construction PM runs a project from preconstruction to closeout: owning the budget and schedule, managing submittals, RFIs, and change orders, buying out and coordinating subcontractors, and enforcing site safety. The template lists these as editable responsibilities.

What certifications should a construction project manager have?

OSHA 30-Hour Construction is the common baseline, and many employers value a degree in construction management or engineering plus a credential such as LEED, CCM, or PMP. Name the specific requirements your projects demand.

What is the difference between a project manager and a superintendent?

A project manager owns the budget, contracts, schedule, and client relationship from the office; a superintendent runs the field — crews, sequencing, and daily on-site execution. Many jobs pair the two, so the template assumes the PM coordinates with a superintendent.

Should the job description mention project size and travel?

Yes. Construction PMs filter on project type and dollar value, so state the range (for example, $2M–$10M commercial) and be clear about travel between the office and active jobsites and the field conditions they will work in.