Construction Project Manager

Vaco; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) seeks experienced Project Managers to oversee ground‑up commercial construction across Florida. Roles can be based in Ft.

Myers, Sarasota, Ocala, or Orlando, partnering with development, design, construction and executive leadership teams to drive projects from preconstruction through closeout. The ideal candidate will manage budgets, schedules, procurement, and contract administration, lead cross‑functional teams, review drawings for risks and cost

Qualifications

• Commercial construction project management experience with a proven track record delivering ground-up projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of commercial construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, contracting, procurement, and cost control.
• Lead projects from preconstruction through turnover while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout the design and construction process.
• Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to project schedules, contract requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to internal leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage change orders, project documentation, budget revisions, and contract administration.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, tenants, and project partners.

Skills

Commercial construction

Multi‑project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Location: Can be based in Ft. Myers, Sarasota, Ocala, or Orlando

Compensation: $140,000-$160,000

A leading commercial real estate development organization is seeking experienced Project Managers to oversee ground-up commercial construction projects across Florida. This role offers the opportunity to manage high-profile developments from preconstruction through closeout while partnering directly with development, design, construction, and executive leadership teams. The ideal candidate is a seasoned commercial construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading complex projects from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of commercial construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, contracting, procurement, and cost control.
• Lead projects from preconstruction through turnover while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout the design and construction process.
• Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to project schedules, contract requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to internal leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage change orders, project documentation, budget revisions, and contract administration.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, tenants, and project partners.

Required Qualifications:

• Commercial construction project management experience with a proven track record delivering ground-up projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, contract administration, and project controls.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with owners, developers, or developer-general contractor organizations.
• Tenant improvement and redevelopment project experience.
• Familiarity with large-scale commercial real estate portfolios.

Why Join?

• Manage impactful retail and industrial developments across Florida.
• Gain direct exposure to executive leadership and key business decision-makers.
• Work with an established and financially strong development organization.
• Enjoy significant project ownership and autonomy.
• Join a company with a substantial long-term development pipeline and continued growth plans.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

Title: Construction Project Manager

Location: Can be based in Ft. Myers, Sarasota, Ocala, or Orlando

Compensation: $140,000-$160,000

A leading commercial real estate development organization is seeking experienced Project Managers to oversee ground-up commercial construction projects across Florida. This role offers the opportunity to manage high-profile developments from preconstruction through closeout while partnering directly with development, design, construction, and executive leadership teams. The ideal candidate is a seasoned commercial construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading complex projects from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of commercial construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, contracting, procurement, and cost control.
• Lead projects from preconstruction through turnover while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout the design and construction process.
• Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents to identify risks, opportunities, and cost‑saving measures.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to project schedules, contract requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to internal leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage change orders, project documentation, budget revisions, and contract administration.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, tenants, and project partners.

Required Qualifications:

• Commercial construction project management experience with a proven track record delivering ground‑up projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, contract administration, and project controls.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Retail construction experience.
• Industrial construction experience.
• Experience working with owners, developers, or developer‑general contractor organizations.
• Tenant improvement and redevelopment project experience.
• Familiarity with large-scale commercial real estate portfolios.

Why Join?

• Manage impactful retail and industrial developments across Florida.
• Gain direct exposure to executive leadership and key business decision-makers.
• Work with an established and financially strong development organization.
• Enjoy significant project ownership and autonomy.
• Join a company with a substantial long‑term development pipeline and continued growth plans.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (\"we,\" \"our,\" or \"Vaco by Highspring\") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).