Senior Project Manager

Norlee Group (NLG); Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Norlee Group, Inc. in Orlando is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex construction projects. You will assemble project teams, develop schedules, manage budgets, and ensure safety and quality while staying on time.

You will collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, review submittals, coordinate procurement, and provide regular reporting and leadership for project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years in project management within construction.
• Ability to read blueprints and manage budgets.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Lead project teams and coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Conduct site visits and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Manage contracts, change orders, and submittals.
• Prepare schedules of values and progress billings.
• Monitor budgets and provide regular reports.

Skills

Project management

Construction

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

Who are we?

Norlee Group, Inc. is a multi-trade building systems organization delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, and technology solutions across commercial, industrial, institutional, and specialty markets. As part of our continued growth under the One Norlee platform, we are expanding and looking to add talented, motivated professionals to our team

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful, safe, and profitable delivery of all operational aspects of assigned construction projects. This role oversees one or more complex projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Senior Project Manager leads the planning, organization, and execution of each project — assembling and developing project teams, assigning responsibilities, creating schedules, and securing the necessary resources to achieve project objectives.

Key Measurables

• Successfully manage projects with a minimum total value of $7–15 million.
• Demonstrate consistent positive monthly billings across all projects (minimum 10 out of 12 months), ensuring every design-build project maintains positive billing status as reflected in monthly Work-in-Process (WIP) reports.
• Meet or exceed annual aggregate gross margin targets on both original contract values and associated change orders, as measured by WIP performance.
• Provide accurate, timely, and consistent reporting throughout the year to support financial and operational visibility.
• Maintain proactive, ongoing communication with clients to pre-sell monthly draw amounts, resulting in prompt and undisputed invoice payments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage projects to ensure adherence to established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to develop and execute project plans.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Manage all project documentation, including contracts, change orders, submittals, and progress reports.
• Ensure full compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to field and project teams.
• Perform quality control inspections to verify work meets established specifications and standards.
• Clearly communicate project scope and expectations to all team members.
• Review and negotiate contract scopes, identifying and documenting any changes in scope or pricing.
• Partner with engineering (on design-build projects) to produce designs that meet client needs in a cost-effective manner.
• Review and approve all gear, fixture, and related submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Obtain and document approved submittals from the General Contractor and other trades for coordination purposes.
• Maintain the Job Information Sheet (JIS) Submittal Log and Procurement Log, verifying receipt and safe storage of all materials.
• Coordinate with the superintendent and purchasing manager to ensure timely procurement and removal of rental equipment, securing call-off numbers as needed.
• Keep all JIS tabs and project records on the server current and accurate.
• Assist in verifying takeoffs and ensuring material buyouts are completed properly.
• Confirm that project superintendents are completing daily reports and documenting all relevant issues.
• Collaborate with superintendents to review project schedules, document delays, and assess impacts to progress.
• Negotiate and draft subcontracts as applicable.
• Conduct project kick-off meetings with field leadership and superintendents to review scope, schedule, methods, and responsibilities; record and distribute meeting minutes.
• Coordinate with purchasing agents and suppliers to ensure timely material deliveries.
• Prepare schedules of values and progress billings to maintain a positive project cash position.
• Maintain accurate budget sheets and monthly financial projections.
• Attend all required project meetings and coordinate with field leadership to ensure schedule adherence.
• Lead timely project closeout activities, including client education, punch list completion, and documentation delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competency

• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, highly quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems; asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations acquiring data from multiple sources when solving problems; uncovers root causes of difficult problems evaluating pros and cons, risks, and benefits of different solution options.
• Ensure Accountability: Holding self and other accountable to meet commitments; following through on commitments and making sure that others do the same; Acts with a clear sense of ownership taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures; establishes clear responsibilities for monitoring work and measuring results.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives; works cooperatively across the organization to achieve shared objectives; Partners with others to get work done, crediting others for their contributions and accomplishments; Gains trust and support of others to meet objectives.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals; setting objectives to align with broader organizational goals breaking down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions; stages activities with relevant milestones and schedules; anticipates and adjusts effective contingency plans.
• Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

A bachelor’s degree is preferred; however, an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered. Candidates should have a minimum of ten (10) years of verifiable experience in a related project management or supervisory role within the construction industry. Experience preparing, implementing, and enforcing quality control programs is required, along with the ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications.

Language/Interpersonal/Leadership Skills

The individual must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. The ability to actively listen, remain composed under pressure, and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions is required. This position demands strong presentation and facilitation skills and the ability to lead group discussions and meetings effectively. Leadership qualities such as sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to motivate others are critical for success in this role.

Mathematical Skills

The individual must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. The ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to project budgeting, scheduling, and material quantity calculations is also required.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, is required. Experience with project management and construction-related software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Sage 300 CRE, or comparable systems is highly desirable.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The role requires endurance and the ability to traverse job sites, including stairs and elevated structures. Manual dexterity is sufficient to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and standard office or field equipment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential duties of the job. When on construction job sites, the individual will experience typical conditions such as extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud, debris, welding, elevated work, trenching, and confined spaces. The ability to adapt to changing environments and visit multiple project locations as required is essential. Travel expectations for this position are approximately 25%. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.