Project Manager - Commercial Construction

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Rewarding Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package withTax

Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings

Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Dis

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off Provisions

401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm

Tuition Reimbursement

Fully Paid Parental Leave

Voluntary Products Including: Critical

Illness Insurance and Accident

Corporate Wellness Program with Well-

Rewards

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Manager to join our Florida team in West Palm Beach. You will collaborate with the Project Superintendent and project team to manage all administrative and field construction activities for assigned project(s).

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in commercial construction with a GC background, strong leadership, and the ability to manage schedules, change orders, and safety programs effectively.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in construction project management.
• Commercial construction experience working for a general contractor (GC).
• Experience in education, municipal, hospitality, aviation, resorts, and/or senior living construction is required.
• Knowledge and application of Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team and create/manage the project schedule; identify long lead items and keep the plan updated.
• Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments.
• Identify value engineering and scope reduction opportunities.
• Ensure the project safety plan is implemented and communicated to the team and subcontractors.
• Assist with preconstruction efforts and manage buy-out processes.
• Detect constructability issues with project design.
• Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds, and change orders; ensure work progress stays within scope.
• Oversee construction documents, drawings, RFIs, and submittals.
• Review project plans with the team and coordinate scopes of work.
• Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Decision making

Lean principles

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Weitz Company is hiring a Project Manager to join our Florida team in West Palm Beach! The Project Manager collaborates with the Project Superintendent and project team to manage all administrative and field construction activities for their assigned project(s). If you are an experienced project manager specializing in commercial construction who has worked for a general contractor (GC), then this could be a great opportunity for you!

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with the project team and create/manage the project schedule, identify and address long lead items, update the project plan as needed, and ensure work in progress is within scope
• Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments
• Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
• Ensure project safety plan is completed and communicated to project team and subcontractors
• Assist with preconstruction efforts and manage buy-out process
• Detect constructability issues with project design
• Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within scope
• Oversee construction documents, drawings, requests for information (RFI), and submittals
• Review project plan with project team while coordinating and communicating scopes of work
• Foster positive relationships with both internal and external parties

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:
  • 5-10 years of experience in construction project management
  • Commercial construction experience working for a general contractor (GC)
  • Experience in education, municipal, hospitality, aviation, resorts, and/or senior living construction is required
  • Knowledge and application of Lean principles
• Skills:
  • Excellent project management skills and commercial construction knowledge
  • Strong business acumen, tact, and relationship building skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to make sound judgements and decisions
  • Solid leadership skills and comfortable with conflict resolution
  • Analytical thinker with a high level of initiative
  • Adaptable to meet needs of the business and the client
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Strong negotiation skills
• Technology:
  • Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click hereto review our Privacy Notice.