Senior Project Manager (Ground Up)

JRM Construction Management; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

JRM Construction is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead ground-up construction projects from preconstruction through completion. The role requires directing the project team, managing schedules, and ensuring financial performance while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with clients, design teams, and subcontractors, and drive projects to successful, on-time delivery within budget.

Qualifications

• Lead complex ground-up construction projects with strong financial oversight and schedule control.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and coordinate multiple teams across disciplines.
• Experience managing project stakeholders including clients, design teams, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction team and oversee all project phases from preconstruction to close-out.
• Develop project schedules and site logistics plans while coordinating with design and field teams.
• Manage procurement, subcontracts, and cost control to ensure on-time delivery and within budget.
• Represent the company with clients and design teams, maintaining professional relationships.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Communication

Team mentoring

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering, Construction Management or related bachelor’s degree

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Summary

A Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the construction team and overseeing all aspects of ground-up construction projects, including project direction, planning, execution, completion, and financial performance. This individual will manage projects from preconstruction and site development through foundation, structural construction, building enclosure, and final completion.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for directing, developing, and mentoring project staff while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with established quality standards. This position requires strong business management acumen, leadership, organizational, and time management skills, along with excellent communication and team-building abilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex ground-up construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute the JRM BLDGS Operational play book across assigned projects / staff
• Implement and execute the JRM Safety Program across assigned projects
• Act as the JRM face of the project to clients, design team, etc.
• Manage and/or coordinate personnel and resources for the project
• Lead pre-construction efforts including developing project schedules, site logistics plans, pricing studies, design team working sessions, value engineering exercises, early works, etc.
• Manage all aspects of project from inception through completion
• Prepare and execute company development and construction plan
• Plan and execute project procurement, including creating bid packages, writing and coordinating scopes of work (and reviewing subordinate work products), managing the bid process, procurement schedule, leading descope meetings, preparing award recommendations, and negotiating subcontract awards with the Project Director and client.
• Prepare trade contracts and document closing notes
• Oversee and direct the shop drawing, submittal, RFI, MEPS coordination, Document Control and overall construction coordination process
• Plan and coordinate the project in conjunction with the Superintendent
• Accountable for performance of assigned projects including project status, schedule, cost control, change management systems, financial forecasting, monthly reporting, and project close-out
• Maintain relationships with designers, consultants, vendors and subcontractors
• Attend and lead project meetings, including staff/team, OAC, problem solving/working sessions, etc.
• Review inspection and test data for compliance with specifications
• Provide operational planning and support for RFPs and pursuits (content creation, presentations, etc.)

Qualifications and Skills

• Established record of being the Project Lead on projects with a volume of $80M (concurrent aggregate) or $120M (single)
• Engineering, Construction Management or related bachelor’s degree, or possess equivalent years of related experience
• At least 10 years of experience in Core & Shell construction with completed interiors
• Working knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements/jurisdiction, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings and other documents required
• Specific experience building concrete hi-rise properties with minimum values of $50 - $150 million, as well as renovation experience
• Thorough understanding of industry and New York Metro market
• Understanding of construction contracts, retention and releases
• 30-Hour OSHA
• 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certificate

Computer Systems

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Procore (preferred but not required)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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