Project Manager
6 days ago
Jacksonville
Job Title: Project Manager Location: Jacksonville, FL metro area (preference given to local candidates) Salary: Competitive base salary (lower than typical senior roles) plus an enhanced commission structure tied to new won work Reports to: Director of Operations / Business Unit Head Position Summary: We are seeking a proactive, experienced construction professional to join our team as Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have prior field experience as a Project Engineer or Superintendent with a general contracting firm, and must be ready to step into a Project Manager role that includes both project execution and business development responsibilities. The role will focus on commercial, healthcare, industrial and manufacturing-type construction projects, ideally with experience in MEP/CSA (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls & special systems) scopes. The candidate should have strong market awareness in the Jacksonville region and ability to build and maintain client relationships. Key Responsibilities: • Lead full project delivery: planning, budgeting, scheduling, resourcing, execution, commissioning/close-out as applicable for commercial/healthcare/industrial/manufacturing projects., • Manage subcontractors, suppliers, onsite staff and internal teams; ensure work is completed on time, within budget, to quality and safety standards., • Monitor project performance: cost control, schedule forecasting, risk mitigation, change-order management, quality assurance, safety compliance., • Collaborate in project start-up: review contract documents, scope development, subcontractor selection/negotiation, logistics planning, constructability, value-engineering opportunities., • Participate actively in business development: identify and pursue new project opportunities in the Jacksonville area, engage prospective owners/clients, assist with RFP responses, preconstruction discussions and proposal development., • Build and nurture client relationships, design-team relationships, subcontractor/trade relationships and community contact points to generate repeat business., • Provide leadership and mentorship to project engineers, superintendents and field staff; promote teamwork and professional development., • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality standards, contract requirements and applicable regulatory requirements (especially in healthcare/industrial/manufacturing sectors). Required Qualifications & Experience: • Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in the construction industry; must have prior experience as a Project Engineer or Superintendent for a general contracting firm., • Demonstrated experience managing construction projects (commercial, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing) from start to finish., • Proven track record or strong appetite for business development activities (client cultivation, pursuit involvement, RFPs, proposal support, new business pipelines)., • Experience or familiarity with MEP/CSA scopes (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, special systems) is highly preferred., • Strong understanding of construction processes: cost control, scheduling, subcontractor management, quality, safety, close-out procedures., • Well-versed in reading/interpreting drawings, specifications, scopes of work, construction documents., • Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills., • Self-starter with high level of professionalism, integrity and business acumen., • Strong leadership and people management capability; ability to lead cross-functional teams., • Local to the Jacksonville region or willing to relocate/commute; strong network or familiarity with the local market is a plus., • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field is preferred but equivalent experience will be considered. Preferred Attributes: • Experience in healthcare or manufacturing facility construction (clean rooms, process systems, industrial utilities) is a differentiator., • Experience with quality control, commissioning/validation (especially for manufacturing/industrial clients)., • Established client relationships in the Jacksonville or broader Florida region., • Desire to grow business and take on measurable responsibility for new project acquisition., • Comfortable operating in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment where the base salary is competitive and upside comes via commission from won work. Compensation & Benefits: • Base salary at a somewhat lower level than senior Project Manager roles, but with accelerated commission or incentive structure tied to new project wins and business growth., • Typical benefits may include health, dental, retirement plan, paid time off, professional development support., • Opportunity for career growth and advancement as the business expands in the Jacksonville region. How to Apply: Please submit your résumé and a cover letter summarising: your experience as a Project Engineer or Superintendent, highlight projects in commercial/healthcare/industrial/manufacturing sectors (especially with MEP/CSA scopes), and describe your involvement (past or prospective) in business-development activities. Also include your current location (or willingness to relocate/commute to Jacksonville region).