Commercial Construction - Project Manager

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a respected General Contractor in Central Florida, is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a background in commercial construction. This role involves managing multiple large-scale projects, client and subcontractor relations, and ensuring project compliance and performance. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and a proven track record of multimillion-dollar project success.

Qualifications

• MUST have experience with New Commercial Construction and/or K-12 experience.
• MUST have experience running projects over $1 million.
• Five years plus experience in engineering, construction, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage large scale projects and build strong relationships with clients.
• Develop and maintain job schedules and budgets.
• Track project progress and resolve major disputes.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

CPM Scheduling Programs

Construction Management Software

Job description

Commercial Construction - Project Manager

Osceola County, FL, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Position Overview :

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor based in Central Florida, is seeking an experiencedProject Manager with Commercial backgroundfor ourOsceola County, FL area.

Primary responsibilities:

• Ability to successfully manage large scale projects and/or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Build strong relationships with clients/owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Ensure they will want to renew the construction experience with Wharton-Smith (Doer/Seller Model).
• Maintain a positive image of the company with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and team members.
• Set up and maintain project cost accounting.
• Develop and maintain job schedule for the project.
• Implement and manage project assignments for personnel.
• Partner with Preconstruction Services regarding value engineering/constructability, soliciting bidders, estimating assistance, and generating proposals.
• Develop a Schedule of Values and generate monthly payment applications.
• Negotiate major subcontractor agreements and equipment/material purchase orders.
• Assist with subcontractor and owner contract term modifications/riders.
• Facilitate subcontractor and owner coordination/progress meeting and document meeting minutes.
• Review and approve subcontractor pay applications and vendor invoices.
• Track and evaluate subcontractor change management.
• Monitor the submittal, shop drawing, and purchase order process to insure accurate and timely delivery of equipment and materials.
• Manage execution of contracts, bonds, insurance certificates, contract compliance, and warranties.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, cost reports and job progress and review with Superintendent on a weekly basis.
• Visit jobsites on a regular basis to review effectiveness of site supervision, job progress, production planning boards, quality of work and safety on the job.
• Manage change orders, extra work orders, disputed claims, with owner and owner’s representatives to a successful conclusion.
• Resolve major disputes with vendors and subcontractors.
• Manage startup and commissioning of facility, where applicable.
• Provide owner training to the end user and turn-over contract close-out deliverables.
• Review and report project financial information, performance and any major conflicts to be resolved with Division Manager.

Qualifications:

• MUST have experience with New CommercialConstruction and/or K-12 experience.
• MUST have experience running projects over $1 million.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree.
• Prior experience managing Correctional/ Detention facility projects is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Developing leader and team player with five(5) plus years of experience in engineering, construction, or related field.
• Proven success in the completion of multimillion-dollar projects.

Technical skills:

• Computer-based CPM Scheduling Programs
• Construction Management Software

Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.