Project Manager

Socket.dev; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied is seeking a proactive Project Manager to own designated projects from turnover through closeout in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You will manage scope, cost, schedule, and customer experience while coordinating internal and external teams and maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities include planning, risk review, and progress tracking, with emphasis on documentation, budgeting, and closeout activities to ensure profitable, on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in construction or related industries.
• Experience with PEMB systems preferred.
• Degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, contracts.
• Experience with budgeting, invoicing, and change management.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Familiarity with BIM, SketchUp, or related tools.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned projects from turnover to closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, and customer experience.
• Define objectives from documents, specs, and contracts; identify risks and gaps.
• Develop action plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal and external teams to meet objectives.
• Monitor progress and address issues impacting cost, schedule, quality.
• Maintain project documentation and follow PM processes.
• Maintain client communication throughout the lifecycle.
• Assist with final project reconciliation and closeout.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Reading drawings

CRM software

MS Office

BIM/SketchUp

Negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in related field

Tools

CRM software

Project management software

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

SketchUp

BIMsight

Job description

Job Description

The Project Manager is expected to take ownership of assigned projects, maintain visibility into project performance, communicate proactively, and drive issues toward resolution. Success is measured by the ability to deliver projects safely, profitably, on schedule, and in alignment with customer expectations while maintaining strong relationships and supporting the overall project team.

Allied Culture

We believe great service matters from start to finish. It’s why going the distance for our clients starts with taking care of our team members. They are our most important asset. We invest in their continuous development and recognize their contribution to our success. Great work starts with collaborating with a team dedicated to creating value worldwide. The Allied Team is highly resourceful, innovative, and competent with extensive experience. Our culture is flexible, offering work-life balance, empowered because everyone’s voice matters, unified, promoting “we” over “me” and creative thinking outside the box, it’s the Allied way.

Responsibilities:

Project Execution

• Manage assigned projects from project turnover through final closeout, taking ownership of project execution, communication, schedule, budget, and customer experience.
• Review and understand project documents, drawings, specifications, contracts, scope, and customer requirements to establish clear project objectives and identify potential risks, conflicts, and gaps.
• Verify precontract and turnover activities to ensure project scope, order requirements, commercial terms, and expectations are clearly understood.
• Develop and maintain project action plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables to support successful project execution.
• Organize, coordinate, and facilitate internal and external project teams to meet project objectives.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and address issues that may impact schedule, cost, quality, or customer expectations.
• Follow and enforce established project management processes, procedures, and systems to promote consistency and project success.

Project Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and maintain consistent communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project meetings, including preparation of agendas, coordination of participants, documentation of action items, and follow-up on commitments.
• Maintain clear communication regarding drawings, submittals, schedules, fabrication, delivery, field requirements, changes, and project expectations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers, and internal team members.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Monitor project budgets, payment milestones, change orders, and overall project performance.
• Review project financial performance regularly and identify potential margin erosion, cost exposure, or opportunities to improve project profitability.
• Coordinate with Finance Representatives and Leadership to maintain accurate financial reporting and timely invoicing.
• Manage project changes, including identification, documentation, pricing, negotiation, approval, and execution.
• Assist with final project reconciliation and closeout to ensure financial and contractual requirements are completed.

Procurement, Fabrication & Delivery

• Establish and maintain production requirements in accordance with project schedules.
• Coordinate material procurement, production requirements, and delivery schedules to support project milestones.
• Coordinate project delivery requirements and work with internal and external resources to resolve logistics issues.

Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Proactively identify project risks and develop solutions to minimize impacts to schedule, cost, quality, and customer relationships.
• Escalate significant project issues to the appropriate leadership when resolution exceeds assigned authority or requires broader organizational support.
• Maintain appropriate project documentation and records to support project decisions, changes, commitments, and closeout.
• Work collaboratively with project leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.

Team & Organizational Contribution

• Support a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-oriented project team environment.
• Share project knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices to improve overall team performance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes, systems, and procedures.
• Represent Allied professionally and consistently with clients, vendors, partners, and internal teams.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of project management experience in construction, steel, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Experience with Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) systems preferred.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, business, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Working knowledge of project financial management, including budgets, cash flow, job costing, margins, invoicing, and change management.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and effectively manage internal and external resources.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and project requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with CRM and project management/scheduling software.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, or similar document management tools.
• Familiarity with BIM, modeling, or visualization software such as SketchUp, BIMsight, or similar programs is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment and adapt to varying project types and customer requirements.
• Team-oriented with a proactive, accountable, and solution-focused approach.
• PMP certification or other relevant professional certification preferred.

Allied is an equal opportunity employer.

DFWP/EEOE