Senior Construction Manager

KEITH; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development support

Paid time off

Job summary

KEITH is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to join our Construction Management team for a major capital improvement project in Delray Beach, Florida. This onsite role serves as the Owner's Representative, providing leadership and oversight to ensure safe, on-schedule, and on-budget delivery.

The Senior Construction Manager will act as the primary onsite liaison among Owner, design team, contractor, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders, overseeing construction progress, contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience on large commercial, municipal, institutional, or public infrastructure projects.
• Experience as Owner's Representative, Construction Manager, or Program Manager on complex capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, scheduling, cost management, QA, and project controls.
• Experience reviewing schedules, change orders, pay applications, RFIs, and construction documentation.
• Familiarity with building codes, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with MS Office and PM software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam).
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Owner's onsite representative through all phases of construction.
• Provide overall construction management leadership to protect the Owner's interests.
• Monitor contractor performance for compliance with contract documents and safety requirements.
• Review schedules, identify risks, and recommend mitigation to maintain milestones.
• Coordinate with Owner, design team, contractor, and regulatory agencies.
• Lead regular progress meetings and prepare agendas and minutes.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and contingency usage.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project controls

Safety knowledge

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior Construction Manager

Location: Delray Beach, FL

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to join our Construction Management team for a major capital improvement project in Delray Beach, Florida. This is an onsite role serving as the Owner's Representative, providing leadership and oversight throughout construction to ensure the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget. The Senior Construction Manager will act as the primary onsite liaison between the Owner, design team, contractor, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders. This individual will oversee construction progress, administer the construction contract, proactively resolve project issues, and provide strategic leadership throughout the duration of the project.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Owner's onsite representative throughout all phases of construction.
• Provide overall construction management leadership while protecting the Owner's interests.
• Monitor contractor performance for compliance with contract documents, project specifications, schedule, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Review contractor schedules, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain project milestones.
• Evaluate and process Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, change orders, pay applications, and claims.
• Coordinate closely with the Owner, Architect/Engineer, contractor, utility providers, and permitting agencies to facilitate timely project delivery.
• Lead regular construction progress meetings and prepare meeting agendas, action items, and meeting minutes.
• Monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, contingency usage, and overall financial performance.
• Verify completed work through field observations and coordination with inspection personnel.
• Review contractor quality control activities and ensure deficiencies are corrected promptly.
• Monitor compliance with project safety requirements and OSHA regulations while promoting a strong culture of safety.
• Identify potential project risks and develop practical solutions before they impact schedule or budget.
• Coordinate commissioning activities, substantial completion, punch list development, final inspections, and project closeout.
• Prepare executive-level reports detailing project progress, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and key performance indicators.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with project stakeholders while facilitating collaboration and resolving conflicts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Construction management experience with increasing responsibility on large commercial, municipal, institutional, or public infrastructure projects.
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative, Construction Manager, or Program Manager on complex capital projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contract administration, scheduling, cost management, quality assurance, and project controls.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing contractor schedules, change orders, pay applications, RFIs, and construction documentation.
• Working knowledge of construction delivery methods.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and construction industry best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Collaborative and growth-focused work environment.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• 100% PAID Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Employer matched 401K - 100% Vested on Day 1 of contribution!!!
• Paid Parental leave and Life Insurance.
• PTO, Holidays, and more.