Project Manager

Florida Palm Construction•Davie, FL

7d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Palm Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of commercial construction projects from preconstruction handoff through closeout. The ideal candidate will deliver projects on schedule, on budget, and ensure client satisfaction, fostering repeat business. This role involves close collaboration with Superintendents, Preconstruction teams, subcontractors, clients, architects, engineers, and company leadership to proactively address issues, manage risk, and drive project progress. We are looking for an individual who demonstrates initiative, proactive communication, financial acumen in construction, and a problem-solving attitude.

Requirements

Experience managing commercial construction projects for a General Contractor.
Comfortable balancing field execution, client relationships, subcontractor management, scheduling, and project financials.
Takes ownership rather than waiting for direction.
Understands commercial construction means and methods.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and subcontractor proposals.
Understands project budgets, cost forecasting, billing, and Schedule of Values.
Comfortable managing subcontractors and holding people accountable.
Ability to work effectively with Superintendents and field teams.
Confident communication with clients, architects, engineers, and municipalities.
Ability to anticipate problems instead of simply reporting them.
Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
Ability to stay calm and solutions-focused when projects become challenging.
Understands that documentation and follow-through are fundamental parts of good project management.
Desire to continue developing professionally and take on greater responsibility as the company grows.

Nice To Haves

Commercial General Contractor experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with tenant improvements, institutional projects, occupied facilities, ground-up construction, and/or high-end residential projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in the Preconstruction-to-Operations handoff and develop a comprehensive understanding of project plans, specifications, estimates, subcontractor proposals, scope assumptions, schedule, allowances, exclusions, and risks.
Review plans, specifications, estimates, and subcontractor proposals.
Develop the project budget and Schedule of Values.
Build the project schedule with the Superintendent.
Buy out subcontractors and issue purchase orders.
Coordinate subcontractor site visits and project kickoff activities.
Identify long-lead items and procurement priorities.
Establish project documentation and controls.
Ensure permitting and required agency coordination are progressing.
Manage subcontractors, vendors, contracts, and purchase orders.
Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation.
Monitor the project schedule and critical path.
Develop bi-weekly look-ahead schedules with the Superintendent.
Coordinate permitting, inspections, revisions, and municipal requirements.
Identify potential delays, scope conflicts, and project risks early.
Drive solutions when problems arise.
Maintain accurate project documentation in construction management software.
Manage closeout documentation and turnover to the client.
Maintain accurate project budgets and cost projections.
Monitor committed and projected costs.
Manage cash flow and forecasting.
Review subcontractor invoices.
Prepare client billings.
Manage Schedule of Values.
Track change orders and additional work.
Coordinate lien releases and required billing documentation.
Identify potential cost overruns before they become problems.
Provide leadership with accurate visibility into project profitability.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing consistent, proactive communication regarding schedule, decisions, risks, changes, and progress.
Communicate with clients at least weekly.
Lead or participate in OAC and owner meetings.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, inspectors, municipalities, associations, and other stakeholders.
Clearly communicate problems along with recommended solutions.
Document decisions and establish clear next steps.
Maintain professional relationships even during difficult project conversations.
Work closely with the Superintendent as a team, understanding responsibilities and supporting overall project success.
Participate in weekly construction meetings.
Maintain project reporting.
Escalate critical issues when necessary.
Help create accountability across the project team.