Project Manager – Commercial Construction (Hickory)

Job overview

Compensation is $10,000,000–$50,000,000 per year. Project Manager – Commercial Construction (Hickory) is an onsite role in Hickory, NC; The role leads three or more commercial construction projects at a time, with individual project values stated as $10 million to $50 million. J.M. Cope is a commercial construction and program management firm serving healthcare, industrial, institutional, municipal, office, retail, and worship markets. The Project Manager oversees projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating clients, design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and field staff to support timely, budget-conscious delivery with attention to quality and safety. The role also manages project plans, schedules, costs, compliance, risk, and closeout documentation.

What you'll do

• Lead multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• develop project plans covering scope, schedule, financials, procurement, quality, and risk
• serve as primary contact for clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• lead project meetings
• coordinate design and engineering
• support business development
• supervise Assistant Project Managers and collaborate with Project Superintendents
• conduct site visits
• resolve field issues
• track costs, purchase orders, payments, schedules, and materials
• promote safety and OSHA compliance
• manage risks and contractual documentation
• coordinate punch lists, manuals, warranties, change orders, and closeout.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project manager

commercial construction

hickory nc

j.m. cope

preconstruction

project closeout

project scheduling

cost management

subcontractor coordination

osha safety

procore

site visits

healthcare and institutional projects

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• holiday pay
• paid vacation
• family and medical leave
• sick/personal, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
• workers’ compensation
• and education and training reimbursement.

Why this role

The posting prefers 10+ years of construction experience and five years of commercial project management experience; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

About the employer

J.M. Cope, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.