Senior Commercial Construction Manager - Travel‑Ready Leader

Ariva Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company-mst

Paid time off and paid holidays

Travel allowances and per diem for Lаr

Job summary

ARIVA Group is seeking a Senior Commercial Construction Manager to lead project operations from the Miami office. This hands-on role requires ownership of the project lifecycle, driving quality, safety, and profitability from pre-construction through closeout.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of progressive experience in commercial construction management, holds a related degree, and is willing to travel monthly to Laredo, TX for site oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8–10 years in commercial construction management.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Travel Flexibility: willingness to travel to Laredo, TX one week per month.
• Technical Proficiency: mastery of construction management software (Procore, PlanGrid) and scheduling/estimating platforms.
• Core Competencies: negotiation, procurement, budgeting, risk assessment, and field problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of commercial construction projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules.
• Lead procurement activities including subcontracts, material purchasing, equipment rentals, and supplier negotiations.
• Coordinate remote and on‑site operations with regular travel to Laredo, TX to monitor progress and manage subcontractors.
• Vet, hire, and manage trade partners, general contractors, and vendors with performance reviews.
• Manage project budgets, approve invoices, oversee change orders, and provide financial reporting to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, OSHA regulations, and safety protocols across jobsites.
• Communicate with clients, architects, engineers, and authorities through regular progress meetings.
• Implement rigorous quality assurance programs and promote a safety culture on all sites.

Skills

Budget management

Procurement

Leadership

Negotiation

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

ARIVA Group is seeking a Senior Commercial Construction Manager to lead project operations from the Miami office. This hands-on role requires ownership of the project lifecycle, driving quality, safety, and profitability from pre-construction through closeout.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of progressive experience in commercial construction management, holds a related degree, and is willing to travel monthly to Laredo, TX for site oversight.