Sr Project Manager-Commercial High Rise

AECOM Hunt; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 113,304 - 209,613; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Hunt is hiring a Sr. Project Manager in Miami to oversee high-rise construction projects, coordinating all phases from preconstruction to closeout. You will manage subcontractor teams, enforce safety standards, and ensure compliance with budget and schedule.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and at least 8 years of experience. This position requires significant profit/loss responsibility and is strictly on-site.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant high-rise construction experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Familiarity with urban site constraints and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead façade procurement and installation planning.
• Manage vertical structure delivery and enforce safety plans.
• Ensure project compliance with budget and schedule.

Skills

High-rise construction experience

Project management

Façade construction

Safety compliance

Education

BS Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Description

AECOM Hunt is hiring a Sr. Project Manager to deliver an out-of-the-ground high‑rise construction project from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and safety performance in South Florida. You will coordinate with design, permitting, procurement, and construction activities, lead subcontractor teams, manage risk, and maintain strong communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead façade/curtain wall procurement and installation planning, including testing, mockups, and weatherproofing sequencing.
• Support design coordination, constructability reviews, value engineering, permitting strategy, and bid packaging; lead tendering and scope alignment for major trades (structure, façade, MEP).
• Build cash flow forecasts, risk registers, procurement timelines, and change management procedures.
• Participate in oversight of site preparation, excavation, shoring, dewatering, and utility relocations; coordinate foundation systems (deep foundations, mats, pile caps) and inspections.
• Manage vertical structure delivery (reinforced concrete/steel, post‑tension slabs, core walls), including cycle planning, formwork, rebar, concrete pours, etc.
• Manage waterproofing and building envelope performance testing.
• Coordinate unit finishes and common areas, manage punch lists, FF&E, and turnover sequencing with inspections and regulatory approvals.
• Enforce site safety plans (JHAs, pre‑task plans, audits) and promote a safety‑first culture aligned to high‑rise operations and public protection in dense urban settings.
• Ensure code compliance and readiness for AHJ inspections and TCO/CO milestones.
• Florida market experience with Miami‑Dade AHJs, utilities, inspections, hurricane/wind design considerations, and coastal logistics.
• Responsible for the overall management administration of the project and assists in establishing project‑specific objectives and policies.
• Provide management and guidance to subordinate managers, enforce company and project policies, and act as a primary liaison between AECOM and the client interface.
• Oversee and ensure all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Responsible for administering the project from the pre‑construction budgeting/schedule stage through procurement, shop drawing/coordination development, construction, space turnover and contract closeout.
• Position has significant profit/loss responsibility for the assigned construction project.

Minimum Requirements

• BS Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field and 8 years of relevant high‑rise construction experience or demonstrated equivalency of education/experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS Engineering/Construction Management
• Extensive experience in façade construction projects.
• Hands‑on experience with reinforced concrete high‑rise (post‑tension slabs, core walls), curtain wall systems, and tower crane logistics.
• Experience managing mockups, performance testing, and envelope commissioning.
• Familiarity with urban site constraints (street closures, deliveries, community relations).
• Experience in the design, bidding, active construction, and project close‑out phases throughout the duration of the construction project.
• Experience with project documentation (RFI, RFP, change order management, etc).
• Experience in managing CMAR projects in excess of 500 MM.

Additional Information

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.
• This position is not hybrid nor remote.

Compensation: USD 113,304.48 – USD 209,613.29 yearly

Work Location Model: On‑Site

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