Construction Project Manager

Pirtle is known as one of Florida’s premier builders, with yearly revenue of over $250 million. The company specializes in the construction of public facilities, including schools, public safety, municipal projects, and private/commercial development. Since 1968, Pirtle Construction has been committed to delivering excellence from concept to completion. Pirtle has earned a solid reputation providing exceptional client service and completing high – quality projects within budget and on or ahead of schedule. Pirtle is not just a construction company but a family, a partner, and an ally to all that work with us. Our core values of dedication, leadership, integrity, and commitment to excellence leads our every move. The corporate office of Pirtle is located in Fort Lauderdale with branch offices in Miami, Palm Beach, and Orlando.

Job Description:

The Project Manager has bottom-line responsibility and accountability for the financial and technical success of the project(s) assigned. The Project Manager is responsible for overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, and control while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The Project Manager oversees the project from beginning to end, including; pre-construction, budget, costs, schedule, risk management, insurance, general performance and quality, and overall progress against the plan.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.
• Create the teams, develop the objectives/goals of each and assign individual responsibilities.
• Responsible for accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking expenses and minimizing exposure and risk.
• Ensure that construction activities move according to pre-determined schedule.
• Devise the project work plans and make revisions as and when the need arises.
• Coordinate efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include the architects, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and laborers.
• Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and hold regular status meetings with the Owner and subcontractors.
• Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards.
• Ensure project documents are complete.
• Identify the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims.
• Serve as a key link with the clients and review the team's deliverable before passing onto client.
• Communicate any issues proactively and provide solutions in the best interest of Pirtle to these issues.

Job Requirements:

· A four-year Bachelors degree in civil engineering or construction management

· Minimum 8 years of experience in construction projects.

· Thorough knowledge of legal issues and safety standards is essential.

· Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Primavera, and construction management software.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to multitask and handle competing priorities.

· Strong sense of urgency with the ability to react quickly to complex issues.

· Outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to confidently and decisively take action.

· Team leader with excellent communication skills.

Completed at least 3 projects as the lead, ground up with contracts over 10 million.