Sussex Development Corporation is seeking an experienced and proactive Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead the successful execution of high-quality commercial construction projects. This role is critical in overseeing all phases of project delivery while upholding our core values of Integrity, Commitment, Collaboration, and Excellence.

WHY JOIN US?

• Lead diverse and challenging projects that make a visible impact in the community
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative, transparent, and values-driven work environment
• Opportunity for long-term professional growth with a trusted, established builder

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage project scope, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful on-time, on-budget completion
• Collaborate with the preconstruction team to ensure a smooth handoff, then manage subcontractor relationships, scheduling, and project execution through closeout
• Coordinate and direct all construction activities on site and with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain strong, solution-oriented communication with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Review and negotiate contracts, change orders, and progress billings
• Ensure strict compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Conduct regular project meetings to review progress, risk, and performance metrics
• Oversee punch list completion and project closeout documentation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 6 years of experience in commercial construction project management, including ground-up
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and multiple trades from start to finish
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and digital plan review tools (Bluebeam or similar)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Project list (including project name, scope, contract value, and completion date)

About Sussex Development Corporation

Sussex Development was formed in 1990, by Harry Davis, a Virginia Beach native and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduate. After working for several large general contractors he grew increasingly frustrated with their philosophies on how to treat clients and employees. Harry decided he wanted to take his passion for construction and create a company that incorporated his core values of honesty, integrity, dedication and quality, to serve not only the Hampton Roads market, but the entire mid-Atlantic region. Sussex Development was born out of a one-room office with just three employees, who all remain active team members today. Sussex Development has remained a closely held corporation, with over 300 combined years of construction experience. Nearly three-quarters of our employees have been team members in excess of ten years. We foster strong relationships with our clients, which in turn equate to over 90% of our work coming from repeat clients and referrals. Clients trust us to guide them from initial design concept to final occupancy. Through our commitment, experience and expertise, Sussex Development has established business relationships to last a life...time! Our niche markets are Healthcare, Banking and Recreational Facilities, although we regularly work in a variety of office settings, industrial and retail buildings. We are as adept at building quality ground-up construction as we are in performing tenant build outs and renovation projects. Our clients include TowneBank, YMCA of South Hampton Roads, ABNB Federal Credit Union, Monarch Bank, Sentara, CHKD, Long & Foster and the College of the Albemarle, just to name a few.

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