Project Manager

Kenton Talent Management; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Southwest Florida is seeking a Project Manager for commercial plumbing construction and services, overseeing a portfolio valued from $8M to $20M with 4–10 active projects. The role focuses on MOBs, CEPs, and educational facilities, requiring leadership, scheduling discipline, and profitability oversight.

You will drive purchasing, material management, and process improvements, partner with Finance/Operations on CTC and reporting, and serve as the primary liaison with general

Qualifications

• Full cycle project management experience on commercial trades projects $1M–$10M+.
• Background in plumbing, mechanical, or related commercial trades.
• Experience overseeing union-based field labor and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with PM and estimating tools such as Intacct, ProCore, Revit, FastPipe, Trimble, AutoCAD.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, and driving project profitability.
• BA/BS preferred but not required; equivalent trade experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of projects ranging from $8M–$20M and oversee 4–10 projects.
• Lead field teams with bi-weekly site walks and maintain strong field presence.
• Create and manage rigorous project budgets; identify and adopt change orders.
• Operationalize new purchasing and change order processes to raise standards.
• Collaborate with Operations, Estimating, Sales, Service, HR, and Finance.
• Interface with General Contractors and Owners to ensure successful outcomes.
• Leverage construction systems and data to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Full cycle PM experience

Commercial trades familiarity

Labor/field oversight

Technical savviness

Financials & profitability

Education flexibility

Education

BA/BS degree preferred

Tools

Intacct

ProCore

Revit

FastPipe

Trimble

AutoCAD

Job description

Company: Confidential (MEP Contractor in Southwest Florida)

Projected Pay Range: $120K–$150K base + upside (based upon project profitability) + benefits & other perks

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Our long-term client has been in the commercial construction business for over 60 years, serving general contractors across Florida. The company has built a long-standing reputation for craftsmanship, reliability, and deep field expertise. The company provides a comprehensive suite of solutions including commercial construction and service, medical gas systems, BIM/VDC, GPR scanning, drafting, and Trimble layout services.

The business is investing heavily in professionalizing operations, modernizing processes, diversifying services, and scaling capacity to meet growing demand. Elevating the project management team is part of this critical transformation, and this individual will have the opportunity to shape how the company manages and delivers profitable projects for years to come. They are seeking well-rounded, knowledgeable Project Managers located within Southwest Florida (between Tampa and Naples).

Opportunity & Scope:

The Project Manager is a specialized and critical role suited for a career-minded professional who is future-thinking, ready to own the division's evolution, and transform the company from legacy methods to a high-efficiency, professionalized model.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the execution of a commercial plumbing construction and services project portfolio ranging from $8M to $20M in total value. This individual will typically oversee 4 to 10 concurrent projects, with a heavy emphasis on high-complexity sectors such as Medical Office Buildings (MOB), Central Equipment Plants (CEP), and educational facilities.

Beyond standard project execution, the Project Manager will serve as a critical "change agent" for the organization as they continue to scale and professionalize the business. The Project Manager will be tasked with implementing new purchasing and materials management processes, driving operational maturity, and elevating standards for scheduling, logistics, and resource optimization.

Partnering closely with Finance/Operations on cost-to-complete (CTC) accuracy and financial reporting; the PM owns field execution and forecast inputs, with structural support to ensure financial rigor doesn’t fall solely on one person.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Oversight: Maintain full ownership of a diverse project portfolio with average projects ranging from $1M–$4M. A level of comfort interfacing with diverse commercial customers within Southwest Florida (Tampa to Naples) is critical.
• Field Leadership: Optimize Union-based field teams and subcontractors, maintaining a rigorous field presence with bi-weekly site walks.
• Budget & Financial Management: Create and manage rigorous project budgets, including the identification, notification, and adoption of change orders.
• Operational Excellence: Operationalize new ordering, purchasing, and change order processes to elevate standards across the enterprise.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface regularly with Operations, Estimating, Sales, Service, HR, and Finance to ensure internal alignment.
• Customer Interface: Act as the primary point of contact with General Contractors and Owners, attending meetings, ensuring successful project outcomes, and driving customer satisfaction/ retention.
• Technical Integration: Leverage and optimize construction systems, technical tools, and automation to ensure precision, data integrity, and efficiency.

Mission Critical Objectives:

• Portfolio Management: Assume full ownership of a $8M–$20M book of business while overseeing 4-10 projects simultaneously, each ranging from $1-4M. Ensure successful project delivery within budget and schedule.
• Professionalization: Adhere to and champion new organizational standards, helping the team move away from non-specialized management styles. Integrate and leverage systems and tools to drive data integrity, efficiency, and quality. Demonstrate how a best-in-class Project Manager leads and optimizes the end-to-end project lifecycle.
• Resource Optimization: Share best practices, optimize resources (teams, processes, and systems), implement new labor management standards, and deliver excellent project outcomes.

Experience & Knowledge Requirements:

• Full Cycle Project Management Experience: Proven track record owning schedule, budget, and change order administration for multiple commercial trades projects ranging from $1M to $10M+, with direct accountability for project profitability outcomes.
• Commercial Trades Familiarity: Background in plumbing, mechanical, or related commercial trades. Candidates with a full-cycle, commercial, project management track record is essential.
• Labor/ Field Team Oversight: Experience overseeing and optimizing Union-based field labor and subcontractors in a performance-driven environment.
• Technical Savvy: Proficiency with project management, estimating, and similar tools such as Intacct, ProCore, Revit, FastPipe, Trimble, and/or AutoCAD. A strong understanding of how to leverage systems and data to tell a business story and improve project outcomes is critical.
• Project Financials: Experience budgeting, forecasting, and driving project profitability.
• Education: BA/BS degree is strongly preferred but not required; equivalent trade experience is accepted.