Project Manager - Commercial Drywall & Metal Framing

We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling, and related interior construction projects from contract award through final handover. This role focuses on field execution, project financials, subcontractor coordination, and on-time delivery while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage commercial drywall, metal framing, and ceiling projects from planning and installation through final delivery.
- Develop project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, staffing requirements, and execution strategies.
- Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and trade scopes to confirm requirements and resolve potential conflicts.
- Coordinate with owners, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, superintendents, and field crews.
- Monitor labor productivity, material costs, subcontractor expenses, billing, and change orders to maintain profitability.
- Manage RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, payment applications, invoices, and project documentation.
- Coordinate material orders and deliveries to ensure crews have the resources needed to stay on schedule.
- Conduct jobsite visits to evaluate installation quality, workforce productivity, safety compliance, and schedule performance.
- Hold subcontractors and suppliers accountable for workmanship, deadlines, and contractual obligations.
- Identify cost overruns, schedule risks, and field challenges, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Lead project meetings and communicate progress, financial performance, risks, and outstanding decisions to stakeholders.
- Coordinate with estimating and field operations teams to align project scope, budgets, and execution plans.
- Evaluate additional work, prepare change-order proposals, and manage the impact of scope revisions.
- Oversee punch-list completion, warranty issues, client turnover, and final project closeout.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, trade partners, suppliers, and internal teams.

Requirements

- 3+ years of project management experience in commercial interior construction.
- Required: Direct experience managing commercial drywall and metal framing projects.
- Strong knowledge of interior construction methods, installation sequencing, scheduling, procurement, contracts, and cost controls.
- Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents.
- Experience managing multiple projects or construction scopes simultaneously.
- Proven ability to coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, field teams, general contractors, and clients.
- Understanding of labor productivity, material pricing, project financials, billing, and change-order management.
- Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or comparable construction management tools.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, 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