Senior Project Manager, Architecture

GFT•Miami, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

GFT’s Southeast Construction Services team is seeking a Design / Construction Manager to provide design and construction management services for facilities upgrades at Miami International Airport. The position is based in Miami and works from the client’s office in the Miami International Airport Facilities Management Department as an extension of staff. With minimal supervision, the successful candidate initially handles routine design management, permit coordination, schedule review, and construction coordination. The role supports the Miami-Dade Aviation Department’s Facilities Management team and involves close coordination with the client, field staff, inspectors, contractors, owner staff, and other stakeholders. The candidate monitors project cost, schedule, quality, safety, documentation, and progress, and communicates project updates to the client. This is a full-time, onsite position with core business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in vertical construction projects.
Ability to provide clear and concise written and oral communication.
Effective communication skills and ability to maintain 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.
Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), or Certified General Contractor (CGC) license is highly recommended but not required.

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 Miami-Dade Aviation Department Facilities Management as required.
Monitor cost control and schedule management.
Communicate positively with stakeholders verbally and in writing.
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 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 project status updates and reports to the client.