Job Description
Construction Project Manager Residential Ground-Up | Commercial Ground-Up | Tenant Improvements | Renovations Job Summary AZ Construction & Renovation is seeking a highly qualified Senior Construction Project Manager with deep field knowledge, strong leadership ability, and proven experience managing residential ground-up construction, commercial ground-up construction, commercial tenant improvements, and residential renovation projects . This position requires more than basic coordination. The ideal candidate must be able to read plans, understand construction assemblies, evaluate field conditions, identify risks before they become problems, direct technicians and subcontractors, verify work quality, manage schedules, control documentation, and drive projects from preconstruction through final closeout . This role is for a true construction professional who does not rely solely on subcontractors or field crews to guide the project. The Project Manager must provide comprehensive oversight, anticipate issues, enforce quality standards, and maintain organized control over every phase of the construction process. Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership & Oversight Manage residential and commercial construction projects from start to finish. Lead ground-up construction, tenant improvements, build-outs, additions, remodels, and renovation projects. Take full ownership of project execution, field coordination, schedule control, documentation, and quality assurance. Drive the project proactively rather than depending on subcontractors or technicians to identify next steps. Maintain strong leadership presence on-site and ensure all trades understand the scope, sequence, expectations, and deadlines. Coordinate internal technicians, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, engineers, architects, and clients. Identify construction conflicts, missing scope, plan discrepancies, and field conditions before they cause delays or cost impacts. Plan Reading & Construction Knowledge Read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical plans. Understand construction details, specifications, assemblies, schedules, and finish requirements. Review plans against actual site conditions and identify discrepancies. Field-verify dimensions, elevations, layouts, framing conditions, utility locations, and installation requirements. Understand residential and commercial building systems, including framing, concrete, drywall, finishes, plumbing, electrical, roofing, exterior systems, and site work. Evaluate work performed by subcontractors and technicians for accuracy, quality, code compliance, and alignment with the plans. Field Management Conduct regular site visits and detailed field inspections. Verify that work is being completed correctly, safely, and in the proper sequence. Ensure subcontractors and technicians follow plans, specifications, approved materials, and company standards. Prevent rework by catching errors early. Resolve field problems quickly and professionally. Monitor jobsite cleanliness, safety, access, material staging, and trade coordination. Confirm that completed work is ready before calling inspections or moving to the next phase. Scheduling & Organization Build, maintain, and update project schedules. Coordinate trade sequencing to prevent downtime, overlap conflicts, and missed deadlines. Track long-lead materials, client selections, permits, inspections, subcontractor availability, and manpower needs. Maintain organized project files, photos, reports, approvals, change orders, schedules, and closeout documents. Keep all project information updated in the company’s project management system. Communicate upcoming needs clearly and early to prevent delays. Subcontractor & Technician Management Direct subcontractors and technicians with clear expectations. Review subcontractor scopes of work before work begins. Confirm manpower, schedule, material readiness, and work sequencing. Hold subcontractors accountable for quality, timeliness, safety, and cleanup. Ensure subcontractors do not deviate from plans or approved scope without authorization. Verify completed work before approving progress or payment. Document deficiencies and ensure corrections are completed promptly. Quality Control Perform detailed quality control inspections throughout the project. Confirm that work meets company standards, code requirements, client expectations, and plan specifications. Identify incomplete, incorrect