Senior Project Manager – Commercial Construction

DACG, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

DACG, Inc. in Central Florida is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead CMAR projects for K–12 schools, including new construction, renovations, and occupied-campus work.

You will manage planning, procurement, scheduling, cost control, documentation, and closeout, coordinating with owners, architects, and engineers. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in commercial construction project management, with K–12 occupancy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field is required.
• Seven or more years of commercial construction project management experience.
• K–12 school construction experience on occupied campuses is strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently lead a construction project or significant portion with oversight.
• Self-starter in a fast-paced, changing environment; ownership of deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents, drawings, specs, and subcontractor scopes to plan the project.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings to review progress, schedule, safety, and issues.
• Coordinate communication with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, owners, and team.
• Maintain schedule updates, milestones, and follow up on open items with site supervision.
• Oversee submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, minutes, and action items.
• Review contracts, change orders, pay apps, vendor invoices, and cost documents.
• Manage procurement planning and material tracking with vendors and subs.
• Lead closeout activities including commissioning, owner training, punch list, and docs.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Equivalent work experience

Job description

About DACG, Inc.

DACG, Inc. is a growing general contractor (GC) based in Central Florida, focused on delivering high-quality projects for K–12 schools, public entities, and private owners.

In addition, we self-perform a variety of specialty scopes, including aluminum canopies, structural concrete, flatwork, roofing, sports courts, and other site improvements.

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager leads the overall management and successful delivery of assigned K–12 school CMAR projects, including new construction, renovations, and work on occupied campuses. This position reports to the Project Executive.

As the project's primary management lead, this position is responsible for project planning, subcontractor and vendor coordination, cost management, procurement, schedule performance, project documentation, and closeout activities.

The Senior Project Manager works closely with the Superintendent and project team, maintaining effective communication with owners, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is an experienced commercial construction professional with a proven ability to independently manage substantial construction projects, lead project teams, and take ownership of project performance from startup through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Review construction documents, drawings, specifications, and subcontractor scopes to understand project requirements and lead project planning.
• Lead and facilitate subcontractor coordination meetings to review progress, schedule, safety, and field issues.
• Coordinate project communication with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, owners, and internal team members.
• Maintain schedule updates, project milestones, and follow-up on open items in coordination with site supervision and project leadership.
• Oversee submittals, shop drawings tracking, RFIs, meeting minutes, and action items.
• Review and help manage contracts, change orders, pay applications, vendor invoices, and other cost documentation.
• Manage procurement planning, material tracking, and coordination with vendors and subcontractors.
• Lead project closeout activities, including commissioning coordination, owner training, punch list follow-up, and closeout documentation.
• Conduct jobsite visits and participate in quality and safety reviews, including compliance with occupied campus safety requirements and school district protocols.
• Identify project risks, unresolved issues, and decisions requiring escalation to the Project Executive.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Seven or more years of commercial construction project management experience.
• K–12 school construction experience, including work on occupied campuses, is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead an assigned construction project or significant portion of a larger project with oversight from project leadership.
• Self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment, and taking ownership of deadlines and follow-ups.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build strong working relationships.

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background screening and drug testing.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous time off policy and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunity for learning, professional growth, and advancement as the company continues to expand.

Schedule

Full-time role. Monday–Friday, with flexibility based on project demands.

Location

Field-based position at assigned construction project sites throughout Central Florida, primarily in Seminole and Lake counties, with occasional visits to DACG’s office in Altamonte Springs, FL.