Project Manager - Advisory - Miami, FL

DeSimone Consulting Engineering; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

DeSimone Consulting Engineering, a leading global structural engineering firm, seeks an experienced PM/CM professional to join its Advisory practice in Miami. You will support leadership, oversee client engagements, and manage scheduling, costs, and risk across complex projects.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Engineering or Construction Management with 1–3 years in PM/CM; MS is a plus. The role is salaried and exempt, with strong growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in engineering or construction management.
• 1–3 years of experience in PM/CM roles.
• MS in engineering/construction management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Practice Leadership in achieving revenue, profitability, and utilization targets.
• Lead business development within construction, real estate development, legal, and institutional markets.
• Manage and oversee client engagements including owner’s representation and project management.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with owners, developers, attorneys, contractors, architects.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Oversee project scheduling, cost control, risk management, and project controls.

Skills

PM experience

Education

BS in Engineering or Construction Management

MS in Engineering or Construction Management (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

About Us: DeSimone is a leading global structural engineering firm known for delivering innovative, high-performance design solutions across the built environment. Our team of engineers, designers, and technical experts collaborates on a diverse portfolio—from iconic high-rise buildings to complex, large-scale structures—shaping skylines and communities around the world. With offices across the U.S. and internationally, we partner closely with clients to bring bold ideas to life with precision, creativity, and technical excellence. Why DeSimone? At DeSimone Consulting Engineering, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s most brilliant engineering minds on projects that redefine skylines and push the boundaries of design and innovation. From iconic skyscrapers to cutting-edge structures, our global portfolio reflects a commitment to excellence and creativity. We are a team that values growth, collaboration, and real impact—you won’t just be part of the work, you’ll help shape it. With strong mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to advance, you’ll build a career as impressive as the projects you’re working on. We offer a flexible, collaborative work environment along with a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401K—designed to support your well-being and long-term success. At DeSimone, your contributions matter. You’ll be trusted with meaningful work, empowered to grow, and supported every step of the way. Ready to build what’s next? Join us.

Core Responsibilities:

Business Development, Leadership & Practice Management

• Support Practice Leadership in achieving or exceeding annual revenue, profitability, and utilization targets for the Advisory practice through proactive management of client engagements, staff resources, and operational performance.
• Lead business development initiatives focused on expanding the Advisory practice’s presence within the construction, real estate development, legal, and institutional markets, while strengthening long-term client relationships and identifying opportunities for repeat business.
• Manage and oversee the successful execution of new and existing client engagements including owner’s representation, project management, construction risk advisory, scheduling, claims consulting, and dispute resolution assignments.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with owners, developers, attorneys, contractors, architects, and industry professionals to position the Advisory practice as a trusted partner throughout all phases of design and construction.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development to assigned team members while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and client-focused culture centered on excellence in service delivery.
• Effectively delegate responsibilities to project teams, monitor progress of assignments, and ensure all deliverables consistently meet DeSimone’s standards for technical quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
• Support leadership in monitoring operational and financial performance indicators including utilization, accounts receivable, project profitability, staffing allocations, and discretionary expenditures.
• Meet or exceed individual utilization and revenue contribution goals established by company leadership while maintaining a strong focus on client service and business growth.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, presentations, reports, fee structures, and client communications in support of business development and project execution efforts.
• Lead internal project teams in establishing and achieving defined objectives and key results (OKRs) aligned with the strategic growth initiatives of the Advisory practice.
• Establish and maintain rigorous quality control procedures across all service lines to preserve and enhance DeSimone’s reputation for delivering high-quality advisory and consulting services.
• Identify, communicate, and elevate project, operational, or client-related risks in a timely manner to Practice Leadership while proactively assisting in the implementation of effective solutions.
• Serve as an on-site Owner’s Representative and Project Management professional, as required, to oversee construction activities, monitor project progress, coordinate with contractors, consultants, and design teams, facilitate stakeholder communication, and protect the owner’s interests throughout all phases of project planning, construction, and closeout.
• Travel as necessary to support project assignments, client meetings, industry events, litigation support activities, and business development initiatives.

Operations & Technical Advisory Services

• Perform detailed analysis and evaluation of construction-related documentation including drawings, specifications, schedules, submittals, shop drawings, daily reports, weather records, contracts, change orders, and cost reports to identify trends, risks, delays, and key project findings.
• Develop and perform forensic schedule analyses utilizing industry-recognized methodologies including As-Planned vs. As-Built, Windows Analysis, Time Impact Analysis (TIA), and other Critical Path Method (CPM) techniques.
• Prepare, update, and maintain complex project schedules utilizing Primavera P6 and related scheduling platforms for both active project controls and dispute resolution assignments.
• Conduct independent reviews of baseline schedules and periodic schedule updates for compliance with contract requirements, overall reasonableness, sequencing logic, resource allocation, and schedule integrity.
• Perform labor productivity analyses and evaluations related to project performance, inefficiencies, disruption claims, and construction impacts.
• Evaluate and quantify delay damages, extended general conditions, lost productivity, lost profits, consequential damages, and other construction-related cost impacts.
• Review and validate construction costs, change order pricing, contractor requisitions, and cost reasonableness assessments in support of owners, developers, lenders, and legal counsel.
• Support owner’s representation and project management assignments through oversight of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement coordination, construction progress monitoring, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management.
• Prepare and/or support the preparation of expert reports, demonstrative exhibits, and technical analyses for mediation, arbitration, litigation, and settlement negotiations.
• Provide technical consulting and client support throughout dispute resolution proceedings including mediation, arbitration, litigation support, and expert testimony preparation.
• Coordinate with internal engineering disciplines and external project stakeholders to deliver integrated advisory solutions that support successful project execution while protecting client interests.

Minimum (Required) Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or Construction Management or Related Field
• 1-3 years’ experience in a PM or CM role

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• MS in Engineering or Construction Management or in a related field

At DeSimone Consulting Engineering, we’re committed to transparency—especially when it comes to compensation. The salary range listed reflects what we believe, in good faith, is a fair and competitive range for this role based on the market and location.

This is a salaried, exempt position with an anticipated base salary range of $75,000-$105,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Most candidates are typically hired near the midpoint of the range, ensuring a balanced and equitable approach across our team.

That said, we recognize exceptional talent. In cases where a candidate brings significantly more experience or specialized expertise than required, we may consider an offer toward the higher end of the range. We’re excited you’re considering DeSimone and look forward to learning more about you.

DeSimone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion (including beliefs, practices, or absence thereof), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability (mental or physical), genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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