Construction Project Lead, I, II

Congruex; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Congruex in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Construction Project Lead I/II to support project managers in budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination across digital infrastructure builds.

The role emphasizes data management, document control, and timely reporting to keep projects within scope and deadlines. Ideal candidates have telecom or construction exposure, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities to drive successful delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in telecommunications engineering or construction preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication; time management.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Willing to adapt to schedule and workflow changes.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers to keep projects within scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Schedule meetings with vendors, inspectors, managers, and staff.
• Identify and define project requirements aligned with goals.
• Assign tasks and monitor status updates.
• Inform foremen and subcontractors of schedule changes and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Maintain budgets, schedules, and project databases; report progress.
• Ensure compliance, QA standards, and quality assurance.
• Write reports, budgets, and project plans; present to stakeholders.
• Communicate job status to managers and customers.
• Identify roadblocks to avoid missed due dates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Flexibility

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

PDF editing

GIS

Project management software

Job description

Job Title: Construction Project Lead I, II
Reports To: Manager, Construction Project Management
Wage Type: $59,600 - $82,000 Salary (Exempt) with a bonus opportunity.
We will determine pay rate based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in the same or similar roles.
Who Is Congruex Congruex was formed in 2016 to take advantage of historic demand for digital connectivity.
Our founders are deeply rooted in the industry and have collectively built some of the country’s largest communications infrastructure.
We design and build digital infrastructure across the nation by providing engineering, construction, and specialty solutions with integrated delivery or as an a la carte service. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.
Our vision is to be the best provider of digital infrastructure solutions in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do. Will you join us?
Why Work At Congruex No matter what role you play, you are an important part of our team. We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits on day 1
• 401(k) program with company match and immediate vesting on day 1
• Flexible PTO for all exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for all non-exempt roles
• 10 company paid holidays
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave Options
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (employee paid voluntary options)
• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, caregiver support, and more!
• Marketplace discounts and 24/7 access to online learning & development

Job Summary The Project Lead is a key member of the project team. They support the Project Managers in the day-to-day efforts of running a project. Their main duties include maintaining budgets and work schedules, organizing and participating in stakeholder meetings, and ensuring all deadlines for assigned projects are met. They increase the team’s effectiveness by providing data management support, organizing documents, managing electronic files, navigating databases, pulling reports, auditing reports, and communicating with the customer.
Job Responsibilities (Including, But Not Limited To)

• Support Project Managers to ensure projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets.
• Schedule and attend regular meetings with vendors, site inspectors, managers, and staff.
• Liaise with management and clients to identify and define project requirements, scopes, and objectives that align with organizational goals.
• Assign project tasks to relevant parties and check in for status updates.
• Inform all foremen, supervisors, and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes and work closely with all stakeholders to ensure requirements are met.
• Maintain budgetary, scheduling, and project database oversight, and report regularly to project manager to keep him/her constantly informed of job progress, plans and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules.
• Manage compliance, quality control, and quality assurance standards and specifications.
• Write reports, budgets, and project plans, and present them to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure teams work together to deliver quality work within strict deadlines.
• Collect, monitor, and analyze operational and financial data in order to:
• Support internal and customer required status reporting.
• Help track and ensure internal cycle times are met.
• Communicate job status to Program/Project Managers and customers as necessary.
• Internally identify any potential roadblocks to avoid missed due dates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications General

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (bachelor’s degree preferred).
• In field or in office telecommunications engineering or construction experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Deadline driven, self-motivated, and technically savvy.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Superior time management skills.
• Extremely organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible, take direction with ease, including changes to schedule and workflow priorities.
• Critical thinking skills; make assessments and provide solutions to problems.
• High aptitude for learning new processes and systems.
• Ability to maintain professional tact in a fast-paced work environment with internal personnel and clients.
• Superior customer service. Dedication to providing customers “White Glove Service”.

Technical

• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, PDF editing and manipulation.
• Ability to learn new systems and databases quickly.
• Familiarity with GIS systems.
• Experience using project management software preferred.

Physical Demands

• Extended periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds (e.g., office supplies, packages).
• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate computers, printers, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity required for reading documents and computer screens.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Extended periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds (e.g., office supplies, packages).
• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate computers, printers, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity required for reading documents and computer screens.

Work Environment

• Standard office setting with controlled climate.
• Noise level is generally low to moderate (e.g., printers, phone calls, conversations).
• May require occasional travel for meetings, training, or other business-related activities.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.