Commercial Construction- Senior Project Manager

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager with a strong commercial construction background. This role involves managing large-scale projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution while prioritizing quality and safety. The successful candidate will foster relationships with clients and subcontractors, oversee project schedules and financials, and lead a team to achieve project goals. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership and expertise can drive success in multimillion-dollar projects and contribute to the company's positive reputation in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering or construction management.
• Proven success in managing multimillion-dollar projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all stages of the construction process from scope to closeout.
• Build relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and job progress weekly.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

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- Senior Project Manager

Marion County, FL, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Wharton-Smith, Inc is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with Commercial background for the Marion County area. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing every stage of the construction process, from scope development to project closeout. They will ensure on-time and on-budget project execution while prioritizing quality and safety.

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 ensure 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Developed leader and team player with ten 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