Construction Project Manager

ewi Recruitment; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ewi Recruitment is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead delivery of diverse projects in Florida, from planning through handover. You will develop programmes, manage budgets, oversee procurement and risk, and coordinate design teams, contractors and suppliers on site.

The role requires strong knowledge of construction processes, regulatory compliance, health and safety, and excellent stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction projects from planning to handover.
• Relevant qualification in construction management, civil engineering, or project management.
• Professional accreditation desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets, procurement schedules and risk registers.
• Coordinate design teams, contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Manage tendering, contract administration and documentation control.
• Monitor progress against milestones and ensure compliance with regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Prepare progress reports and chair project meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Promote collaborative working and effective issue resolution.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Construction management degree

Civil engineering

Project management qualification

Professional accreditation

Tools

Scheduling software

Cost control software

Project management software

HSE management systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of construction projects from planning and pre-construction through to completion and handover. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating all project activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Projects may include a range of commercial, residential, infrastructure or refurbishment works, requiring a strong understanding of construction processes and effective stakeholder management.

Key responsibilities will include developing and maintaining project programmes, budgets, procurement schedules and risk registers; coordinating design teams, contractors, consultants and suppliers; and monitoring progress against agreed milestones. You will manage tendering and contract administration, review technical documentation, oversee site activities and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, building regulations, health and safety requirements and environmental standards. The role will also involve identifying and resolving issues, managing variations and change control, preparing progress reports, chairing project meetings and maintaining clear communication with clients and project stakeholders. You will be expected to promote a collaborative working environment and ensure that quality assurance and document control procedures are consistently followed.

Applicants should have substantial experience managing construction projects, ideally from inception to completion, along with a relevant qualification in construction management, civil engineering, project management or a related discipline. Professional accreditation or membership of an appropriate industry body is desirable. You will need strong commercial awareness, excellent organisational and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with construction contracts, cost control, scheduling software and health and safety management is essential. A proactive, practical approach, strong attention to detail and the confidence to make sound decisions will be important. This role may require regular travel to project sites and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams at all levels.