Project Manager

About the role

Stowers Machinery is expanding into Southern Florida through the opening of Coastal Construction Equipment, LLC, the region's CAT Compact Equipment Dealer. The Coastal Construction Equipment Project Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of new Cat Compact Equipment office locations throughout Southern Florida, ensuring new locations are opened on time, within budget, and aligned with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of new Cat Compact Equipment office locations in Southern Florida.
• Oversee facility buildouts, branch startup activities, and operational process implementation.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams including operations, facilities, IT, HR, sales, service, and leadership.
• Manage budgets, capital expenditures, and project forecasting for new locations.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures and business processes.
• Drive accountability, project timelines, and milestone completion.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Knowledge of construction, facility buildouts, and branch startup processes.
• Strong understanding of operational workflows and process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and reporting tools.
• Ability to read project schedules, budgets, and facility plans.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and third-party service providers.
• Ability to travel frequently throughout Southern Florida and other assigned locations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management training.
• Experience supporting branch openings, facility expansions, or multi-site operations.
• Knowledge of construction equipment, dealership operations, or industrial service environments.
• Experience in change management and business process implementation.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience preferred.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• 5+ years of project management experience in construction, operations, facility expansion, dealership operations, or a related field.
• Proven success leading new facility openings, branch expansions, or large-scale operational initiatives.
• Ability to identify operational gaps and implement scalable solutions.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-oriented environment.

Work Environment

• Primarily operates in office, construction site, dealership, and field environments.
• Frequent travel throughout Southern Florida and other company locations as required.
• May occasionally work evenings or weekends to support project deadlines and branch opening activities.
• Requires the ability to navigate active construction and industrial work environments while adhering to all safety requirements.
• Most work is conducted in a comfortable office environment but exposure to site conditions may also occur.
• Personal protective equipment must be worn in areas as required.