Senior Project Manager, Architecture
About The Position
GFT’s Southeast Construction Services team is seeking a Design / Construction Manager to support facilities upgrades at Miami International Airport. The role is based at the Miami International Airport Facilities Management Department, where the employee will work as an extension of staff. With minimal supervision, the position provides design and construction management services, initially focusing on routine design management, permit coordination, schedule reviews, and coordination of construction activities. The work supports projects intended to meet schedule, budget, safety, quality, and sustainability goals. The successful candidate coordinates design projects and permitting, reviews design, permitting, and construction schedules, validates construction estimates, and monitors cost and schedule performance. The position works closely with the client, field staff, schedulers, inspectors, contractors, and owner staff to coordinate construction activities and communicate project progress. Responsibilities also include reviewing field reports and construction documentation, supporting field quality verification and safety inspections, and reporting project status to the client.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience in vertical construction projects.
- Capable of clear, concise written and oral communication.
- Effective communicator able to maintain and foster positive relationships with public agencies, architects, engineers, permitting and inspection departments, utility owners, and company employees.
- Understanding of cost control and schedule management.
- Resourcefulness, imagination, and a passion for challenges.
- High level of fairness, honesty, and integrity.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a construction-related field from an accredited college is preferred.
- Experience with residential or multifamily construction is preferred.
- PE, RA, or CGC licenses are not required but are highly recommended.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the management of design projects.
- Expedite permitting approval with building code officials.
- Review design, permitting, and construction schedules.
- Validate construction estimates.
- Provide support to the Miami-Dade Aviation Department – Facility Management, as required.
- Monitor cost control and schedule management.
- Engage stakeholders positively through verbal and written communication.
- Coordinate with the client on construction activities and job progress, especially activities that may interfere with daily operations.
- Work with the scheduler to develop a thorough and realistic schedule.
- Review field staff reports, including daily field reports and photography documenting work activities and installation methods.
- Ensure project documentation is named and filed correctly in construction management software.
- Coordinate schedules and construction activities with third-party inspectors, contractors, and owner staff.
- Work with field staff to ensure field quality verification and safety inspections.
- Coordinate with field staff regarding construction activities, job progress, quality verification, and field oversight.
- Provide the client with project status updates and reports.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Access to internal and external training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
