Senior Project Manager – West Palm Beach High-End Construction

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

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,