Lead Project Manager – Ground-Up Vertical Construction

Watson Civil Construction, Inc.; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and career 성장

Job summary

Watson Building Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead ground-up vertical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will coordinate with owners, design teams, and key stakeholders and ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence on complex concrete-intensive buildings.

We value strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple subcontractors in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience managing ground-up vertical construction projects.
• Proven experience with concrete-intensive structures such as hotels, multi-story buildings, or commercial facilities.
• Strong understanding of structural concrete, building envelopes, MEP coordination, and interior build-outs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and complex project schedules.
• Proficiency with project management software, scheduling tools, and construction documentation systems (Preferably Procore)
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, cost control, and forecasting.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver ground-up vertical construction projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents and quality standards.
• Lead and coordinate all phases of construction, including preconstruction planning, buyout, scheduling, execution, and project closeout.
• Develop and manage master project schedules, short-term look-ahead schedules, and recovery plans as needed.
• Oversee and coordinate superintendents, project engineers, field staff, and subcontractors to ensure proper sequencing and productivity.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, scope alignment, contract compliance, and performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and consultants.
• Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project risks related to schedule, cost, quality, and safety.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, change orders, pay applications, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, building codes, permitting, inspections, and local/state regulations.
• Enforce quality control standards and oversee inspections to ensure work meets specifications and industry standards.
• Champion jobsite safety by enforcing company safety policies and ensuring compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Lead project meetings including owner meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and internal planning sessions.
• Support hiring, mentoring, performance evaluations, and professional development of project team members.
• Coordinate project closeout activities including punch lists, as-built documentation, warranties, and final turnover.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by executive management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Risk management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

Watson Building Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead ground-up vertical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will coordinate with owners, design teams, and key stakeholders and ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence on complex concrete-intensive buildings.

We value strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple subcontractors in a fast-paced, growing organization.