Construction Project Manager
About the role
A leading commercial real estate development organization is seeking experienced Project Managers to oversee ground-up commercial construction projects across Florida. This role offers the opportunity to manage high-profile developments from preconstruction through closeout while partnering directly with development, design, construction, and executive leadership teams. The ideal candidate is a seasoned commercial construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading complex projects from concept to completion.
Location: Can be based in Ft. Myers, Sarasota, Ocala, or Orlando.
Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of commercial construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, contracting, procurement, and cost control.
- Lead projects from preconstruction through turnover while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout the design and construction process.
- Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures.
- Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to project schedules, contract requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to internal leadership and stakeholders.
- Manage change orders, project documentation, budget revisions, and contract administration.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, tenants, and project partners.
Required Qualifications
- Commercial construction project management experience with a proven track record delivering ground-up projects.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, contract administration, and project controls.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Retail construction experience.
- Industrial construction experience.
- Experience working with owners, developers, or developer-general contractor organizations.
- Tenant improvement and redevelopment project experience.
- Familiarity with large-scale commercial real estate portfolios.
Benefits
- Manage impactful retail and industrial developments across Florida.
- Gain direct exposure to executive leadership and key business decision-makers.
- Work with an established and financially strong development organization.
- Enjoy significant project ownership and autonomy.
- Join a company with a substantial long-term development pipeline and continued growth plans.
Pay
Compensation: $140,000-$160,000 base salary. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).