Senior Project Manager
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager is a key role, responsible for assisting the Building Official with coordinating all activities within the Building Inspections Department, including project documentation management and communication with clients, field inspectors, engineers, and municipalities. This position will be assisting the Building Official on supervising all permitting and plan review activity in the department, ensuring that all required reports and documents are compiled, updated, and maintained for a complete Certificate of Compliance package upon project completion. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where both collaboration and autonomy are valued.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive project management experience, preferably within engineering, environmental, or construction industries
- Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex, and high-impact projects in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
- Proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar, and Microsoft Office Suite
- In-depth knowledge of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage diverse teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Experience managing project financials, contracts, and vendor relationships
- Ability to travel to job sites and regional offices as needed
- Self-directed, highly organized, and capable of managing competing priorities in a matrixed or decentralized organization
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or PMP certification preferred
- State of Florida Multi trade licensed inspector
- State of Florida Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
- State of Florida Registered Architect (AIA)
- Building Official License is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Assist the Building Official to develop and implement standardized processes for processing permits and plan reviews
- Maintain seamless communication with clients, owners, contractors, and stakeholders regarding the opening and closing of projects
- Attend preconstruction and onsite meetings with clients and municipalities to ensure compliance
- Obtain documents from clients to facilitate the permit application process
- Obtain all required approvals for permits and act as the primary liaison between the company, client, and each municipality
- Review plans issued out of the department for correct revision dates and review start packages for accuracy
- Collaborate with external consultants to coordinate paperwork and applications as necessary
- Submit, distribute, and file paperwork and enter data for various permits, such as building, standard plans, plan changes, and closeout documents
- Maintain all company files relating to permit applications, approvals, licenses, issues permits, and close out documents
- Foster a strong working relationship with municipalities to ensure timely permit processing
- Coordinate project activities and assist project coordinator with billing
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Follow safety procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
