Project Manager – Spec Home Construction

Gestion Zagora; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestion Zagora is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Spec Home Construction in the Miami market. You will oversee development and construction of speculative residential homes, ensuring on-schedule, on-budget delivery with high-quality finishes.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of hands-on residential construction project management experience in South Florida and a strong network in the Miami construction scene.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on residential construction project management experience in South Florida.
• Experience with spec homes, custom homes, or luxury residential construction.
• Experience working in the Miami / South Florida construction market.
• Strong knowledge of budgets, estimates, contracts, and change orders.
• Proficiency with PM software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage spec home construction projects from pre-construction through completion and turnover.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and construction timelines.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, designers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Manage bidding processes and negotiate pricing with contractors and vendors.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, proposals, and contracts.
• Monitor construction progress through regular site visits and meetings.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule and address delays or issues proactively.
• Monitor project costs, change orders, invoices, commitments, and overall budget performance.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, finishes, and construction quality.
• Coordinate procurement and ensure materials are ordered according to project timelines.
• Oversee permitting, inspections, approvals, and close-out requirements.

Skills

Residential PM

Budget management

Scheduling

Vendor management

Communication

Tools

PM software

MS Office

Job description

Experience Required: Minimum 5 years

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager – Spec Home Construction to oversee the development and construction of high-quality speculative residential homes in the Miami market.

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects from pre-construction through final delivery, ensuring that each home is completed on schedule, within budget, and according to quality standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of hands-on residential construction project management experience in South Florida, and has a strong network and understanding of the Miami construction market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage spec home construction projects from pre-construction through completion and turnover;


• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and construction timelines;


• Coordinate architects, engineers, designers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants;


• Manage bidding processes and negotiate pricing with contractors and vendors;


• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, proposals, and contracts;


• Monitor construction progress through regular site visits and meetings;


• Ensure projects remain on schedule and proactively address delays or issues;


• Monitor project costs, change orders, invoices, commitments, and overall budget performance;


• Maintain high standards of workmanship, finishes, and construction quality;


• Coordinate procurement and ensure materials are ordered according to project timelines;


• Oversee permitting, inspections, approvals, and close-out requirements;


• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety requirements, permits, and local regulations;


• Identify construction risks and develop solutions before they impact the project;


• Coordinate with ownership and senior management and provide regular project updates;


• Review and approve contractor and subcontractor work before payment recommendations;


• Manage punch lists and ensure deficiencies are corrected prior to completion;


• Coordinate final inspections, certificates of occupancy, and project turnover;


• Maintain organized project documentation, contracts, invoices, plans, permits, and change orders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in residential construction project management;


• Proven experience managing projects from initial planning through final completion;


• Experience with spec homes, custom homes, or luxury residential construction strongly preferred;


• Experience working in the Miami / South Florida construction market strongly preferred;


• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, sequencing, and building systems;


• Strong understanding of construction budgets, estimating, contracts, and change orders;


• Experience coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors;


• Knowledge of permitting and inspection processes in South Florida;


• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and construction drawings;


• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills;


• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities;


• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously;


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality;


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;


• Proficiency with construction project management software and Microsoft Office;


• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between project sites.

If you have at least 5 years of residential construction project management experience and know how to take a spec home from plans to successful completion, we would like to hear from you.