Senior Project Manager, Architecture
About The Position
GFT’s Southeast Construction Services team is seeking a Design / Construction Manager to provide design and construction management services for facility upgrades at Miami International Airport. The position is based in Miami and works at the client’s office, the Miami International Airport Facilities Management Department, as an extension of staff. With minimal supervision, the successful candidate initially performs routine design management, coordinates permits, reviews schedules, and coordinates construction activities. The role supports the Miami-Dade Aviation Department’s Facility Management team and helps ensure projects meet cost, schedule, safety, quality, and documentation expectations.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience in vertical construction projects.
- Ability to provide clear, concise written and oral communication.
- Effective communication skills and ability 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 license is highly recommended but not required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate 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, particularly 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 photographs of work activities and installation methods.
- Ensure project documentation is correctly named and filed 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, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
