Project Manager II
Summary
Leads commercial construction projects for a general contractor from preconstruction through closeout, acting as the main contact for owners, architects, and subcontractors. Day-to-day work covers budgets, schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and safety/quality, using tools like Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office.
About Thomas
Thomas Construction Group is an award-winning, employee-focused, full-service commercial general contractor specializing in negotiated construction and early design-phase collaboration. Recognized as one of Wilmington's Best Places to Work in 2026, we take pride in fostering a collaborative culture where our people can grow and succeed.
We partner with owners to deliver complex healthcare, senior living, multifamily, corporate, and commercial projects with a commitment to quality, integrity, and long-term relationships. Our focus on teamwork, continuous improvement, and excellence has helped us build lasting partnerships with both our clients and our people.
Role Purpose
As a Project Manager, you'll lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, serving as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams. You'll be responsible for driving project success by managing budgets, schedules, quality, safety, and client relationships while working closely with field leadership to deliver exceptional results.
Responsibilities
• Works closely with the project superintendent to ensure that daily operations meet schedule and quality requirements.
• Responsible for all scopes of work, including subcontractor prequalification, bid solicitation, scope review, and subcontract execution.
• Oversees RFIs, submittals, contract documents, and project communication.
• Oversees the change order process with the owner and subcontractors, tracking changes accordingly.
• Manages project budgets, forecasting, change orders, pay applications, and financial reporting.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and reporting schedules to all parties, guaranteeing on-time project completion.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 4+ years of commercial construction project management experience with a general contractor.
• Proven success managing commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects while balancing client satisfaction, quality, safety, schedule, and profitability.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting and projections.
• Experience managing project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6 (or similar scheduling software), and construction cost management systems.
Why Thomas?
• Health Benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Personal Growth & Development
• 401(k)
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Monthly Social Outings
• Dog friendly office
Physical Requirements/Work Requirements & Environment
• Physical ability to walk site throughout the day, climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to travel 50%+ of the time.