Project Manager - West Palm/Fort Pierce Area

CK Contractors & Development; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CK Contractors and Development, LLC is seeking a Project Manager in Florida to oversee construction projects from start to finish. The role assumes accountability for deliverables, budgets, and schedules.

The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience in construction, lead project teams, communicate effectively, and maintain rigorous quality and safety standards. Regular site visits and coordination with clients and subcontractors are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple bids and projects concurrently.
• In-depth knowledge of project management.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles and practices.
• Experience leading project teams and developing employees.
• Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preconstruction during bid phase and budget development.
• Prepare construction schedules and monitor schedule performance.
• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor progress and identify expeditors.
• Monitor budgets and ensure job profitability; take corrective action as needed.
• Track phases and milestones, managing time, cost, quality and risk.
• Review progress and ensure work complies with drawings and specifications.
• Lead client and subcontractor meetings; act as primary client contact and resolve issues.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and secure future projects.
• Cultivate new clients to secure upcoming projects.
• Serve as liaison between office and field.

Skills

Bid management

Project management

Construction principles

Team leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

OSHA knowledge

Stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction science or related field

Job description

CK Contractors and Development, LLC’s roots date back to 1966, and during the past 60 years our team had been developing properties throughout the Southeast, earning the distinction of being one of the leading construction site development contractors.

We offer competitive wages and solid career opportunities. Are you looking to join a great team as a Project Manager in our Florida market?

Position Overview

The Project Manager is an exempt position responsible for overall project management of construction projects, with direct accountability for project deliverability.

Essential Tasks

• Assist in preconstruction during bid phase and in development of project budget.
• Prepare construction schedules and monitor and manage schedule performance.
• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction, looking for ways to expedite and predict problems.
• Monitor project budgets and implement corrective action as appropriate; Responsible for job profitability
• Track each phase and each milestone of the project, monitoring times, costs, quality and risks.
• Review status of work completed during the period covered, review that work is generally proceeding in a good and workmanlike manner and in general accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.
• Conduct client and/or subcontractor Meetings. Serve as primary client contact and is responsible for problem resolution related to projects.
• Maintain excellent working relationship with existing clients and secure additional future projects with these clients.
• Cultivate new clients to secure future projects.
• Serve as liaison between office and field.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple bids and projects at the same time.
• In-depth knowledge of project management.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles and practices required.
• Experience leading successful project teams, including development of employees.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated decision making skills.
• Physically able to work seated in front of a computer for long hours at a time.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and abilities listed qualifies.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction science or related field is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of construction management experience; Preference given to underground heavy civil utility construction experience.

Work Hours: The normal work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm at the CK Contractors and Development, LLC office.

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive health insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• In addition to financial security, we prioritize the well-being of our team members by offering paid time off, a safe work environment, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Employees are expected to follow all OSHA and company policies to minimize accidents and injuries to personnel and property.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”