Project Manager
Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. · Sarasota, FL · 1 wk ago
Information Technology$160k–$200k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Project Manager will lead full lifecycle project delivery from pre-construction planning and mobilization through execution and closeout. They will oversee large-scale construction and disaster recovery projects, ensuring alignment across scope, schedule, and cost. This role involves leading Blue Roof operations during disaster response, managing logistics and readiness planning, maintaining full P&L ownership, and identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
Responsibilities
- Lead full lifecycle project delivery from pre-construction planning and mobilization through execution and closeout
- Oversee large-scale construction and disaster recovery projects, ensuring alignment across scope, schedule, and cost
- Lead Blue Roof operations during disaster response, overseeing high-volume production, subcontractor crews, safety, cost control, and compliance with USACE/FEMA requirements
- Lead logistics and readiness planning for Blue Roof programs, including materials staging, vendor coordination, and rapid deployment across complex environments (CONUS and island operations)
- Maintain full P&L ownership, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and margin optimization
- Develop and execute detailed project execution strategies, schedules, and resource plans
- Lead, mentor, and hold accountable Superintendents and field leadership teams across multiple concurrent projects
- Serve as the primary client interface, including government agencies, ensuring performance, reporting, and relationship management
- Drive financial discipline and reporting, partnering closely with finance to ensure accuracy and accountability
- Ensure compliance with contract terms, FEMA guidelines, regulatory requirements, and safety standards
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks across operational, financial, and contractual dimensions
- Oversee subcontractor strategy, negotiations, and performance management
- Analyze production data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency
- Lead project closeout activities, including financial reconciliation, lessons learned, and performance evaluation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
- 12+ years of progressive experience in construction, infrastructure, disaster recovery, or related industries
- 5+ years leading large-scale projects and managing multiple teams (including Superintendents or equivalent leaders)
- Proven experience managing construction or civil/infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated success with full P&L ownership, including budgeting, forecasting, and margin accountability
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at executive, client, and field levels
- Experience managing government contracts and regulatory compliance (FEMA, USACE, or similar)
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Strong financial acumen and data-driven decision-making capability
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Willingness to travel extensively and deploy on short notice
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP certification or equivalent
- Experience in large-scale disaster response and recovery operations
- Experience supporting or managing Blue Roof (USACE) or similar federally funded emergency response programs
- OSHA 30, HAZWOPER, or other safety certifications
- Experience managing multi-million to billion-dollar programs or portfolios
Physical Requirements and Environment
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to work in adverse weather and field conditions, including extreme environments
- Willingness to wear required PPE at all times when on-site