Construction Project Manager

SST Direct; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, vision, dental

401(k) with 6% company match

4 weeks of PTO + 3 weeks after 5 years

Year-end bonus 10-15% of salary

Job summary

SST Direct in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead and delivery complex construction initiatives. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with contractors, and ensure project milestones, quality, safety, and financial targets are met.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, risk management, and proactive communication with stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred but not essential.
• OSHA30 certification preferred; OSHA30 completion within 6 months required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction engineering/related field.
• Experience managing large, complex commercial, healthcare, life sciences, or advanced technology projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and coach a team of construction professionals to achieve high performance.
• Oversee end-to-end project execution; monitor progress and address escalated issues to ensure timely completion.
• Approve procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractors to align with schedules.
• Communicate project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders.
• Evaluate project performance and implement corrective actions.
• Review project documentation for compliance, reporting, and future reference.

Skills

Team leadership

Development coaching

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/engineering/architecture

Master's degree (preferred, not essential)

Job description

DIRECT HIRE/Relocation Assistance/Potential Sign-on Bonus:

An awesome opportunity for a Construction Project Managers to join a dynamic team. The successful candidate manages construction project individuals to deliver high-quality results and foster professional growth. Provides full project leadership with accountability for end-to-end project delivery, representing the project team and resolving complex execution, stakeholder, and risk-related issues. Oversees the successful delivery of construction project(s) by providing advanced knowledge of construction activities, methodologies, and industry standards. Manages and develops the full project team, including project engineers and assistant project managers, through coaching, feedback, and performance oversight. Manages and coordinates multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements, timelines, and quality standards are consistently met. Ensures efficient project execution by monitoring team progress, analyzing project performance, identifying and resolving both routine and complex issues, owning project financials, contract administration, risk management, and complex stakeholder negotiations to achieve financial targets and mitigate risk.

Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Salary Range:

$110K - $145K

Benefits:

• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental,Short- and Long-Term Disability,401(k) with a 6% company match,4 weeks of PTO,Every 5 years, employees receive an additional 3 weeks of PTO for that year,Year-end bonus of 10–15% of salary, based on company performance

Base Schedule:

M-F, 7am - 4:30pm (OT inclusive), weekends as needed

Responsibilities:

• Lead,manage, and developa team of construction project individuals by establishing expectations, supporting individualized development plans, facilitating training opportunities, and reinforcing continuous skill growth to achieve exceptional performance and encourage talent development
• Overseeend-to-end project execution by collaborating with project teams, monitoring progress, and addressing escalated, complex issues to ensure timely completion, while maintaining consistent field presence, leading participation in safety meetings including stretch and flex, and demonstrating fluency in high-risk activities to actively drive safe, planned, and controlled project outcomes
• Overseeand approves procurement of project-related materials, equipment, and specialty trade subcontractors as needed, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with SPW work sequences and field requirements
• Communicateproject status, risks, and changes to stakeholders, leveraging advanced knowledge and experience in project management
• Evaluateproject performance, identifies areas for improvement, and implements corrective actions
• Reviewcomprehensive project documentation for compliance, reporting, and future reference

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, a related field, or equivalent experience required
• Master'sdegree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred (not essential)

Work Experience:

• Minimum 7years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field required
• 1- 2 years of experience in an industrialmanagerial capacity preferred
• Experience managing large, complex commercial, healthcare, life sciences, or advanced technology projects required

Qualifications & Licenses:

• OSHA30-Hour Construction certification preferred
• OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required