Senior Project Manager - Commercial

Build People; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Build People in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects across the West Palm Beach area, taking hands-on ownership from preconstruction through closeout. The focus is on high-end custom homes and commercial construction with experience in private schools, healthcare facilities, churches, and other institutional projects.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, maintain schedules and budgets,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience in commercial and/or high-end residential construction.
• Strong contracts, budgets, scheduling, procurement and project controls.
• Experience managing projects through full construction lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and procurement plans.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Review contracts, plans, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, and overall financial performance.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Identify potential schedule, cost, and scope issues and develop solutions proactively.
• Work closely with the Superintendent to coordinate field operations and project priorities.
• Manage subcontractor relationships and ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Maintain high standards for quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee project closeout, punch lists, warranties, and turnover.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Job description

Senior Project Manager – West Palm Beach, FL

Location

West Palm Beach, FL

Salary

Up to $155,000, based on experience

Job Type

Full-Time

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects throughout the West Palm Beach area.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record managing projects from preconstruction through closeout, with experience in high-end custom homes and commercial construction. Experience with private schools, healthcare facilities, churches, and other institutional projects is highly valued.

This is an opportunity for a hands‑on Project Manager who can take ownership of projects, build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, and keep projects moving on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and procurement plans.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Review contracts, plans, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, and overall financial performance.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Identify potential schedule, cost, and scope issues and develop solutions proactively.
• Work closely with the Superintendent to coordinate field operations and project priorities.
• Manage subcontractor relationships and ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Maintain high standards for quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee project closeout, punch lists, warranties, and turnover.

Project Experience

• High-end custom homes
• Commercial construction
• Private schools
• Healthcare facilities
• Churches / religious facilities
• Institutional construction
• High-quality renovations and additions

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction Project Management experience.
• Proven experience managing commercial and/or high-end residential construction projects.
• Strong understanding of contracts, budgets, scheduling, procurement, and project controls.
• Experience managing projects through the full construction lifecycle.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Procore experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Compensation

Up to $155,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

If you’re an experienced Senior Project Manager looking for an opportunity to lead high-quality construction projects in the West Palm Beach market, we’d like to hear from you.