Project Manager - Commercial Drywall & Metal Framing
MiddleOn-site (Melbourne)Salary undisclosed
Job Description
We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling, and interior construction projects from contract award through completion, managing schedules, budgets, procurement, subcontractors, and project financials to ensure successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Manage commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling, and interior construction projects from award through final closeout.
- Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, workforce requirements, and execution strategies.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work to confirm requirements and identify potential issues.
- Coordinate with owners, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, superintendents, and field crews.
- Monitor labor productivity, material costs, subcontractor expenses, billing, change orders, and project profitability.
- Manage RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, payment applications, invoices, change orders, and project documentation.
- Oversee material purchasing and supplier deliveries to meet construction schedules.
- Conduct site visits to monitor installation progress, workmanship, safety compliance, and productivity.
- Evaluate subcontractor and vendor performance and resolve issues affecting costs, quality, and deadlines.
- Identify project risks and implement corrective actions to prevent delays and budget overruns.
- Lead project meetings and communicate progress, financial performance, risks, and outstanding issues to stakeholders.
- Coordinate with estimating and field operations teams to ensure smooth project handoffs and execution.
- Evaluate scope changes, identify change-order opportunities, and manage additional costs.
- Oversee punch lists, warranty coordination, project turnover, and final closeout.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
Requirements
- 3+ years of project management experience in commercial interior construction.
- Direct experience managing commercial drywall and metal framing projects is required.
- Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, installation sequencing, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, contracts, and cost control.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents.
- Experience managing multiple projects or construction scopes simultaneously.
- Proven ability to coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, field personnel, general contractors, and clients.
- Knowledge of project financials, labor productivity, material costs, change orders, and billing processes.
- Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Benefits
- 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 diverse drywall and metal framing projects
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
- Long-term career growth potential
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