Senior Project Manager - Construction Tampa

EWI Recruitment; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction initiatives in the Tampa area from pre-construction through completion. You will manage schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and risk registers while coordinating design reviews, permitting, and construction activities to keep the project on track.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, review contracts and submittals, and ensure

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial, industrial, or institutional projects.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Proficiency with CM and scheduling software and document control systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex construction projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and risk registers.
• Coordinate design reviews, permitting, and on-site activities.
• Review contracts, change orders, and payment applications.
• Provide status reports, QA and safety oversight, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mentor project staff and promote collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Risk management

Negotiation

Communication

Mentoring

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Construction management software

Scheduling software

Document control systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction projects in the Tampa area from pre-construction through completion. This role will be responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The successful candidate will manage multiple stakeholders, provide strategic direction to project teams, and serve as a primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal leadership.

Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and risk registers; coordinating design reviews, permitting, and construction activities; and monitoring progress against approved scope, cost, and timelines. You will review contracts, change orders, payment applications, submittals, and project documentation while identifying and resolving issues before they affect delivery. The role will also involve leading regular project meetings, preparing clear status reports, overseeing quality assurance and safety compliance, and ensuring all work meets applicable codes, specifications, and regulatory requirements. You will mentor project managers, superintendents, and project staff, while promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.

Applicants should have significant experience managing commercial, industrial, institutional, or similarly complex construction projects, along with a strong understanding of construction methods, contract administration, cost control, scheduling, and risk management. A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, or a related discipline is preferred, with equivalent professional experience considered. Proficiency with construction management and scheduling software, document control systems, and standard productivity tools is expected. Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience working in the Tampa market and knowledge of local permitting and construction practices are advantageous. Occasional travel to project sites and meetings may be required.