Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Description

• Provide leadership and management direction to project teams
• Prepare and manage project schedule, identify and address long lead items, update project plan as needed, and initiate changes to ensure adherence
• Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments
• Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
• Ensure project safety plan is completed and communicated to the project team and subcontractors
• Assist with preconstruction efforts and manage the buy‑out process
• Detect constructability issues with project design
• Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds, and change orders; ensure work progress remains within scope
• Foster positive relationships with both internal and external parties
• Develop and mentor team members, delegate tasks, set goals, recommend promotions, and address disciplinary actions when necessary

Requirements

Are you an experienced Project Manager in the commercial construction industry? The Weitz Company is hiring a Senior Construction Project Manager to join our team in Fort Myers, FL, working on a high‑end, luxury retirement community. This role is responsible for profitably managing all administrative and field construction activities to quality standards while maintaining relationships with all stakeholders, and the individual will oversee multiple medium‑sized projects, a single large‑sized project, or a scope on a large, complex project.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, following affirmative action guidelines and maintaining a drug‑ and alcohol‑free workplace. Background checks are required where applicable.

• 10 years of commercial construction experience working for a general contractor (GC) required
• Experience in education, municipal, hospitality, aviation, and/or senior living construction required
• Senior living project experience highly preferred
• Excellent project management skills and commercial construction knowledge
• Strong business acumen, tact, and relationship‑building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions
• Solid leadership skills and comfortable with conflict resolution
• Analytical thinker with a high level of initiative
• Adaptable to meet needs of the business and the client
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience with JDE, Procore, Bluebeam is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to learn specific job‑related software upon hire
• Visa sponsorship not available for this position

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Rewarding bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits package with tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability programs
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Generous paid time off provisions
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fully paid parental leave
• Voluntary products including critical illness insurance and accident insurance
• Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance