Project Manager

FMGI, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FMGI, Inc. in Orlando is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Project Team, report to the VP of Ground Up Construction, and ensure safety, schedule adherence, and budget discipline on ground-up commercial projects.

The role serves as the primary owner contact, coordinating with Operations and Owners’ Representatives from preconstruction through closeout, while developing schedules, managing procurement, and maintaining proactive communication with clients to drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1-5+ years of experience managing commercial ground-up construction projects
• Experience in retail, restaurant, hospitality, multifamily, or commercial development preferred
• Demonstrated success managing projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Strong understanding of contracts, scope review, LOIs, and change order processes
• Proven ability to manage project budgets and financial reporting
• Comfortable working both in the field and office environments
• Advanced computer proficiency with project management platforms and electronic filing systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of ground-up commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Drive project buyout and subcontractor procurement
• Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules and preconstruction timelines
• Conduct and lead all Pre-Construction meetings (in-person or virtual)
• Oversee job setup, logistics planning, and mobilization
• Ensure successful project closeout including inspections, turnover documentation, and equipment reconciliation
• Act as single point of contact for Owners and Owner's Representatives
• Provide accurate, timely, and professional project reporting
• Maintain proactive communication regarding schedule, budget, and field conditions
• Build long-term client relationships that align with FMGI's service-driven culture
• Work closely with Superintendents to align field execution with project plan
• Partner with Director of Operations on Superintendent assignments and performance
• Visit job sites regularly to ensure schedule adherence, safety, and quality standards
• Support problem resolution and decision-making in real time
• Lead, mentor, and coach Project Engineers and support staff
• Champion FMGI's culture of accountability, teamwork, and ownership
• Foster collaboration between field and office teams

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Field & office

PM software

Tools

PM software (e.g., MS Project)

Electronic filing systems

Job description

The Project Manager is a management-level position responsible for leading the Project Team and reporting directly to the Orlando VP of Ground Up Construction. This individual partners closely with the Director of Operations to ensure each project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to FMGI's quality standards.

The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for the Owner or Owner's Representative and assumes full financial and operational ownership of assigned projects.

Qualifications

• 1-5+ years of experience managing commercial ground-up construction projects
• Experience in retail, restaurant, hospitality, multifamily, or commercial development preferred
• Demonstrated success managing projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Strong understanding of contracts, scope review, LOIs, and change order processes
• Proven ability to manage project budgets and financial reporting
• Comfortable working both in the field and office environments
• Advanced computer proficiency with project management platforms and electronic filing systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all phases of ground-up commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Drive project buyout and subcontractor procurement
• Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules and preconstruction timelines
• Conduct and lead all Pre-Construction meetings (in-person or virtual)
• Oversee job setup, logistics planning, and mobilization
• Ensure successful project closeout including inspections, turnover documentation, and equipment reconciliation

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Act as single point of contact for Owners and Owner's Representatives
• Provide accurate, timely, and professional project reporting
• Maintain proactive communication regarding schedule, budget, and field conditions
• Build long-term client relationships that align with FMGI's service-driven culture

Field Collaboration & Oversight

• Work closely with Superintendents to align field execution with project plan
• Partner with Director of Operations on Superintendent assignments and performance
• Visit job sites regularly to ensure schedule adherence, safety, and quality standards
• Support problem resolution and decision-making in real time

Team Development & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and coach Project Engineers and support staff
• Champion FMGI's culture of accountability, teamwork, and ownership
• Foster collaboration between field and office teams