Senior Construction Project Manager

Ascendo Resources; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources, LLC is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager with a strong background in commercial interior construction, tenant improvements, and complex interior buildouts in Jacksonville, FL. The role requires hands-on project management, technical skills, and proficiency in modern construction management software.

The ideal candidate will oversee projects from presales through closeout, coordinating with clients, architects, GCs, subcontractors, and vendors while maintaining

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial interior construction project management experience.
• Experience with preconstruction, estimating, bidding, and execution.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, Smartsheet, scheduling software, estimating/bidding platforms, and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, vendors, and multiple projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in presales meetings with clients, architects, general contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with project estimating, bidding, quoting, scope development, and budget preparation.
• Review drawings, specs, and shop drawings to identify challenges and feasibility.
• Conduct constructability reviews, site assessments, and field verification.
• Develop detailed project schedules, procurement plans, installation timelines, and resource requirements.
• Manage projects from planning through final installation and closeout.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, installers, architects, and clients.
• Oversee schedules, site logistics, and trade coordination.
• Monitor budgets, resources, schedules, and deliverables to ensure execution.
• Identify and resolve challenges, scheduling conflicts, and project risks.
• Maintain client relationships and clear communication throughout each project.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Oversee quotes, bids, purchase orders, subcontractor costs, change orders, and billing.
• Monitor profitability and financial objectives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

ERP systems

Job description

Travel: Minimal, primarily Northeast Florida

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager with a strong background in commercial interior construction, tenant improvements, and complex interior buildouts. This position requires a construction professional who combines hands‑on project management experience with strong technical skills and proficiency in modern construction management software.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing commercial construction projects from initial client meetings, estimating, and bidding through field execution and final closeout. This individual must be comfortable working with clients, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors while maintaining full accountability for project schedules, budgets, quality, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in presales meetings with clients, architects, general contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with project estimating, bidding, quoting, scope development, and budget preparation.
• Review architectural drawings, construction documents, specifications, and shop drawings to identify potential challenges and ensure project feasibility.
• Conduct constructability reviews, site assessments, and field verification.
• Develop detailed project schedules, procurement plans, installation timelines, and resource requirements.

Project Management & Execution

• Manage commercial interior construction projects from initial planning through final installation and closeout.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, installers, architects, and clients.
• Oversee construction schedules, installation activities, site logistics, and trade coordination.
• Manage installation sequencing alongside electrical, mechanical, drywall, flooring, ceiling, and other construction trades.
• Monitor project budgets, resources, schedules, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Proactively identify and resolve construction challenges, scheduling conflicts, and project risks.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide clear communication throughout each project.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Oversee project quotes, bids, purchase orders, subcontractor costs, change orders, and billing documentation.
• Monitor project profitability and ensure financial objectives are achieved.
• Maintain accurate project records and reporting within construction management and ERP systems.
• Utilize Excel, Smartsheet, or similar tools for project tracking, reporting, and financial management.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or comparable scheduling platforms.
• Use estimating and bidding software to support project quotations and cost analysis.
• Work within ERP and project management systems to track purchasing, budgets, project costs, and vendor commitments.
• Maintain organized digital documentation, schedules, submittals, and project communications.

Qualifications

Required

• Extensive commercial construction project management experience, preferably involving commercial interiors, tenant improvements, or office buildouts.
• Previous experience working for a general contractor, construction management firm, or commercial construction company.
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction, estimating, and bidding through execution and closeout.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, Smartsheet, project scheduling software, estimating/bidding platforms, and ERP systems.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, vendors, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction processes, trade coordination, and jobsite operations.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Must be based in Jacksonville, FL.

Preferred

• 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• Experience managing corporate office interiors, healthcare facilities, educational facilities, or commercial renovations.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and construction estimating software.
• Strong understanding of project profitability, cost forecasting, and construction financial controls.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a highly organized, technology‑driven construction professional who understands both the operational and financial aspects of commercial construction. This individual must be equally comfortable participating in client meetings, preparing estimates, coordinating field operations, and leveraging project management software to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

EOC

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law