Senior Project Manager – Sports & Entertainment Construction

AECOM Hunt; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Hunt in Tampa, FL is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead a major sports and entertainment construction project.

The role oversees preconstruction, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, and project delivery, with a track record of delivering large-scale facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven success managing large-scale commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all phases of construction, from preconstruction through project completion and turnover.
• Manage project budgets, cost controls, financial forecasting, cash flow, and schedule performance.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, including project engineers, superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, buyout, and vendor management.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, ensuring milestones and completion dates are achieved.
• Mentor and develop project management personnel while promoting accountability and collaboration across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Construction/Engineering/Related)

Job description

Company Description

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About Construction Management – AECOM Hunt

Founded in 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, AECOM Hunt has been building for over 80 years. AECOM Hunt’s storied history has encompassed many notable projects in over a dozen industries; iconic sports stadiums; an impressive portfolio in aviation; and many repeat clients in the hospitality and convention center industry. From iconic stadiums and arenas, next‑gen transportation hubs and sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt’s expertise, leadership and dedication are unparalleled.

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Job Description

Hunt Construction is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead a major, high‑profile sports and entertainment construction project in Tampa, Florida.

This individual will oversee all aspects of project execution, including preconstruction, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, construction operations, and final project delivery.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience managing large‑scale, complex commercial construction projects, with a strong preference for experience involving professional sports stadiums, arenas, entertainment venues, and other large public assembly facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for all phases of construction, from preconstruction through project completion and turnover.
• Manage project budgets, cost controls, financial forecasting, cash flow, and schedule performance.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, including project engineers, superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, buyout, and vendor management.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, ensuring critical milestones and completion dates are achieved.
• Manage complex construction sequencing, site logistics, and coordination of multiple trades.
• Lead owner, architect, and contractor meetings and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, contract administration, and project documentation.
• Identify and mitigate construction risks, schedule impacts, and budget concerns.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, building codes, permitting requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality assurance, quality control, and jobsite safety.
• Provide regular executive‑level reporting on project financials, progress, risks, and overall performance.
• Oversee commissioning, punch‑list completion, closeout, and final turnover.
• Mentor and develop project management personnel while promoting accountability and collaboration across the project team.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale