Construction Manager

Job Description

Oversees field operations across Central Florida (5-10 projects), collaborating with AMs/PMs and Superintendents to ensure efficient execution and adherence to project plans.

- Collaborate with project construction staff to ensure seamless coordination.

- Oversee field operations and work sequencing alongside the Project Manager.

- Direct project personnel activities to meet schedule and budget goals.

- Support supervisors in maintaining production within budget and timeline.

- Review project estimates to determine schedules, costs, procedures, staffing needs, and resource allocation.

- Thoroughly understand project documents, identifying completeness or deficiencies.

- Proactively anticipate project needs to prevent production delays.

- Develop work plans and staffing for each project phase, coordinating with HR for recruitment as needed.

- Work with project staff to assign duties, responsibilities, and authority scope.

- Monitor progress, adjust schedules or plans, and prepare reports for management, owners, and subcontractors.

- Stay vigilant for productivity issues and opportunities to enhance project performance.

- Provide technical advice and resolve issues by collaborating with project personnel.

- Secure commitments from employees, supervisors, owners, and external teams to meet managerial and supervisory needs.

- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure a safe workplace.

- Manage and update formal project construction schedules per contract requirements.

- Optimize resource use with the project superintendent, including craft assignments, crew sizes, and site logistics.

- Handle claims documentation.

- Coordinate material purchases, subcontractor agreements, and accurate issuance of change orders.

- Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, clients/owners, engineers, JV partners, and unions (if applicable).

- Foster relationships with contracting agencies, regulatory bodies, and executive management.

- Participate in project presentations to elected officials, the public, and stakeholders.

- Manage project closeout, including paperwork, retainages, claim resolution, and supervisor support.

- Conduct post-project debriefing to evaluate successes and challenges.

- Confidently negotiate cost, schedule, and contract matters on behalf of the company with owners and subcontractors.

**Qualifications**

- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited four-year institution (preferred).

- 5–10 years of relevant experience in construction and management.

- Experience with 2–4 DOT roadway projects, with high-traffic arterial projects highly valued.