Commercial Project Manager Jobs in North Carolina
Commercial Project Manager jobs in North Carolina are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in construction, real estate development, infrastructure, and commercial real estate across a seniority range from junior project coordinator through senior program director. The heaviest hiring activity is in Charlotte, Raleigh, and the Research Triangle, where firms such as Skanska, Brasfield and Gorrie, and Duke Energy maintain sustained commercial operations and ongoing project pipelines. The most sought-after specialties in North Carolina listings are ground-up commercial construction, tenant improvement build-outs, and multi-site facilities management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.
We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® certified—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where innovation thrives, and every voice matters. Apply today and be part of shaping the future with us!
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
Position Overview:
Want to drive the financial success of a $1.5 billion project portfolio? Join Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC as a Commercial Project Manager and partner with the CPM Director to power the commercial and financial side of large-scale projects, from sales handover to closeout!
You will own the numbers that drive results, from forecasting and cost control to cash flow and risk management, while teaming up with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, and Finance. If you are proactive, analytical, and thrive on fast-moving projects, this is your chance to make a big impact!
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Support the CPM Director in the commercial and financial management of a project portfolio valued at approximately $1.5 billion, helping keep projects financially healthy and on target.
- Monitor and analyze project costs, revenues, profitability, and cash flow, and prepare budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, and financial reports that give leadership accurate, transparent insight into project performance.
- Support contract administration, change order management, claims, and customer and supplier commercial negotiations as delegated by the CPM Director, protecting project margins and strengthening commercial outcomes.
- Proactively identify financial risks, opportunities, and process improvements; contribute to risk and opportunity management and track mitigation and corrective action plans to protect and improve project results.
- Take ownership of assigned project KPIs and commercial performance targets, coordinating closely with project stakeholders to achieve financial targets and project objectives.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, governance requirements, and audit standards, keeping projects audit-ready and risk-aware.
- Support and drive change management initiatives by assessing and communicating financial impacts, so changes are implemented effectively across project stakeholders.
- Promote continuous improvement and best practices in commercial project management, reporting, forecasting, and financial governance to raise efficiency and consistency across projects.
This posting outlines the primary responsibilities of the role, but is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned in alignment with business needs.
To thrive in this role, you have:
- Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance, Economics, Business or Accounting strongly preferred,
- 3+ years of successful Finance/Commercial Project Management experience including financial planning, accounting, and finance,
- Advanced analytical abilities, financial modeling, strong Microsoft Excel, knowledge of ERP systems, and strong business modeling skills,
- Excellently demonstrated verbal and written communication skills while interacting at all levels of the organization,
- Experience with SAP would be a plus along with Siemens CPM certification (Level-C).
Candidates should be willing to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or if applicable.
Purpose is the reason a company exists. It's not about making money or selling products - it's the deeper "why" behind everything we do. It answers the question: What problem are we solving? What positive change are we creating?
For Siemens, our purpose has been clear for over 175 years: We create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone.
The world needs technologies that work. Technologies that matter. Technologies that solve today's challenges and help shape a better tomorrow. And that's exactly what we build. By bringing together the real world (factories, buildings, power grids, trains) with the digital world (software, data, AI, digital twins), we help our customers become more competitive, resilient, and sustainable.
Our technology is everywhere - in trains and transportation, we help move people faster, safer, and more sustainably.
$114,620.00 $134,582.00 10%Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.
We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® certified—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where innovation thrives, and every voice matters. Apply today and be part of shaping the future with us!
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
Position Overview:
Want to drive the financial success of a $1.5 billion project portfolio? Join Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC as a Commercial Project Manager and partner with the CPM Director to power the commercial and financial side of large-scale projects, from sales handover to closeout!
You will own the numbers that drive results, from forecasting and cost control to cash flow and risk management, while teaming up with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, and Finance. If you are proactive, analytical, and thrive on fast-moving projects, this is your chance to make a big impact!
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Support the CPM Director in the commercial and financial management of a project portfolio valued at approximately $1.5 billion, helping keep projects financially healthy and on target.
- Monitor and analyze project costs, revenues, profitability, and cash flow, and prepare budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, and financial reports that give leadership accurate, transparent insight into project performance.
- Support contract administration, change order management, claims, and customer and supplier commercial negotiations as delegated by the CPM Director, protecting project margins and strengthening commercial outcomes.
- Proactively identify financial risks, opportunities, and process improvements; contribute to risk and opportunity management and track mitigation and corrective action plans to protect and improve project results.
- Take ownership of assigned project KPIs and commercial performance targets, coordinating closely with project stakeholders to achieve financial targets and project objectives.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, governance requirements, and audit standards, keeping projects audit-ready and risk-aware.
- Support and drive change management initiatives by assessing and communicating financial impacts, so changes are implemented effectively across project stakeholders.
- Promote continuous improvement and best practices in commercial project management, reporting, forecasting, and financial governance to raise efficiency and consistency across projects.
This posting outlines the primary responsibilities of the role, but is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned in alignment with business needs.
To thrive in this role, you have:
- Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance, Economics, Business or Accounting strongly preferred,
- 3+ years of successful Finance/Commercial Project Management experience including financial planning, accounting, and finance,
- Advanced analytical abilities, financial modeling, strong Microsoft Excel, knowledge of ERP systems, and strong business modeling skills,
- Excellently demonstrated verbal and written communication skills while interacting at all levels of the organization,
- Experience with SAP would be a plus along with Siemens CPM certification (Level-C).
Candidates should be willing to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or if applicable.
Purpose is the reason a company exists. It's not about making money or selling products - it's the deeper "why" behind everything we do. It answers the question: What problem are we solving? What positive change are we creating?
For Siemens, our purpose has been clear for over 175 years: We create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone.
The world needs technologies that work. Technologies that matter. Technologies that solve today's challenges and help shape a better tomorrow. And that's exactly what we build. By bringing together the real world (factories, buildings, power grids, trains) with the digital world (software, data, AI, digital twins), we help our customers become more competitive, resilient, and sustainable.
Our technology is everywhere - in trains and transportation, we help move people faster, safer, and more sustainably.
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Commercial Project Manager Job Market in North Carolina
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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commercial project manager jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field required
- PMP or CCM certification preferred by most North Carolina commercial employers
- Proven experience managing commercial construction or development projects from preconstruction through closeout
- Proficiency with project management platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Microsoft Project
- Ability to manage subcontractor relationships, RFIs, submittals, and change order processes
- Strong familiarity with North Carolina building codes, permit processes, and AHJ requirements
Commercial Project Manager Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a commercial project manager in North Carolina?
Most commercial project managers in North Carolina enter the field with a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or business, then build site or coordination experience before moving into a PM role. North Carolina does not require a state-issued project management license, but the PMP credential from PMI and the CCM from CMAA are widely expected by larger Charlotte and Raleigh-area contractors and owners. Starting as a project engineer or assistant PM at a general contractor or development firm is the most common path.
How much do commercial project managers make in North Carolina?
Commercial project managers in North Carolina earn a median of about $100,820 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,570 for the lowest 10% to over $164,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire commercial project managers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring commercial project managers in North Carolina right now include ENFRA, Precision Walls, and HITT Contracting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Carolina's active commercial construction pipeline, driven by corporate relocations to Charlotte and the Research Triangle, keeps hiring sustained at both regional firms and national general contractors with permanent offices in the state.
Which North Carolina cities have the most commercial project manager jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Asheville have the most commercial project manager openings in North Carolina. Charlotte leads because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, mixed-use development, and large general contractors, while Raleigh and Durham benefit from the Research Triangle's steady stream of life sciences, technology campus, and higher-education construction projects that generate consistent PM demand across the metro.
Are there remote commercial project manager jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Commercial project management is a largely site-dependent and field-facing role, so fully remote positions are the exception rather than the rule. About 24% of commercial project manager openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve preconstruction planning, estimating coordination, or program oversight rather than active site management.
How can I get hired as a commercial project manager in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a project engineer or project coordinator role at a general contractor or construction management firm in Charlotte or Raleigh, where you support a senior PM on active commercial jobs and build direct site exposure. Firms such as Skanska and Brasfield and Gorrie run structured associate programs that hire new graduates into PM-track positions. Earning the CAPM credential from PMI before applying and developing proficiency in Procore gives entry-level candidates a measurable edge in North Carolina hiring.
Where can I find and apply to commercial project manager jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to commercial project manager jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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