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Project Manager (Commercial Construction)

Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Location: Triangle, NC

 

Who We Are

 

Gateway Building Company is a locally owned Commercial General Contractor with an unlimited-class North Carolina license. Recently recognized as a “Fast 50” company in the greater Triangle area, Gateway has helped to shape our community with over 800 building projects spanning interiors, healthcare, tech, industrial, and hospitality. Our Durham, NC-based team has over 250 years of experience and specializes in pre-construction planning, construction management, and project coordination.  A defining factor in our operations process is that our project managers are also estimators and provide a single point of contact for clients and project teams from start to finish.  

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Commercial Project Manager to join our team in the Triangle area. The ideal candidate will have specialized experience in Corporate Interiors, Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Industrial/Manufacturing projects. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership of projects from start to finish, and excel in a fast-paced commercial construction environment.

As a Project Manager at Gateway Building Company, you will serve as the primary point of contact for clients and trade partners, overseeing all aspects of a project from preconstruction through completion and warranty management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial construction, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a hands-on, solution-driven approach.

What You’ll Do

  • Oversee projects from preconstruction to closeout, serving as the primary client and trade partner contact.
  • Lead the detailed estimating process, providing accurate conceptual and detailed estimates at each project phase.
  • Partner with clients and design teams to value engineer and deliver projects that align with budget goals.
  • Develop and manage budgets, estimates, schedules, and contracts to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.
  • Lead and coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to align with project goals.
  • Ensure quality control, compliance, and risk management throughout all project phases.
  • Maintain clear communication and documentation for project tracking and reporting.
  •  Ensure strict compliance with healthcare and life science construction requirements (ASHRAE, GMP guidelines, etc.)

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of commercial project management experience, specifically in corporate interiors, healthcare, life sciences, or technology/manufacturing.
  • Proven ability to manage projects up to $10M efficiently.
  • Strong foundation in field operations, preconstruction, and estimating, including a track record of budget development from schematic design to GMP, Lump Sum contracts, and other AIA contract structures.
  • Deep understanding of commercial contracts, with the ability to prepare, negotiate, and manage contract terms effectively.
  • Experience with fast-track and occupied space construction is highly preferred.
  • Ability to start quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in budget management, scheduling, and risk assessment.
  • Proficiency in Procore, Microsoft Project, and construction management software.
  • Strong leadership skills, with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive, solution-driven mindset.


What We Offer

Competitive salary and bonus program provided.  Benefit program includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, company HSA contribution, and 4% annual company match towards a traditional 401(k) or Roth account.

 

Contact Us

Please send your résumé and any other information we should know about you to: careers@gatewaybuildco.net.

 

Gateway Building Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

 

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact careers@gatewaybuildco.net.