Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Arena has partnered with a General Contractor in the Phoenix area, and we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will guide project planning, cost and schedule performance, quality, and safety while coordinating with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and field leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project planning, budgeting, estimating support, schedules, procurement, and construction execution.
• Review drawings and specifications, identify gaps or conflicts, and help resolve permitting and regulatory requirements.
• Lead preconstruction and project kickoff meetings and support subcontractor selection, scope review, and contract negotiations.
• Work with the superintendent to monitor jobsite progress, safety, quality, costs, and key milestones.
• Review project financials, change requests, payment applications, job costs, and monthly forecasts.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, architects, engineers, trade partners, and internal teams.
• Coordinate project records, turnover documents, as-built drawings, and closeout requirements.
• Support value engineering and share project cost information to improve future estimates and planning.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of construction project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction, estimating, project budgets, contracts, building codes, and construction practices.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, schedules, and cost reports.
• Effective communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Professional credentials or industry affiliations are a plus.

Arena Staffing and our client are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or caregiver status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinances, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative and the New York City Fair Chance Act, and no criminal history is requested before a conditional offer. The salary range shown is a good-faith estimate under applicable pay transparency laws; placement within it depends on skills, experience, education, licensure and location, and any commission, bonus or equity is stated above, as are the benefits offered. We do not ask about salary history. Applications are accepted through this posting until the close date shown. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process; contact Arena to request one.