Senior Project Manager - Contract Position

Project Manager / Construction Superintendent TRI-COUNTY AREA | Miami-DadeBrowardPalm Beach Position Overview Responsible for overseeing construction projects across the Tri-County area, coordinating field operations, controlling costs, maintaining quality and safety, and delivering projects on schedule. The role emphasizes reducing subcontractor and employee labor expenses, preventing delays, protecting project profitability, and providing clear, consistent client communication and timelines. 1. Project Oversight & Management Oversee assigned jobsites, foremen, field crews, subcontractors, and project deliverables. Manage construction schedules, milestones, budgets, and work in accordance with plans and specifications. Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, workmanship, and productivity. 2. Cost Control & Project Profitability Minimize subcontractor spending through competitive quotes, negotiations, efficient scheduling, and local sourcing where practical. Control employee labor costs, staffing, overtime, travel, downtime, and unnecessary repeat visits. Monitor budgets, material waste, equipment expenses, and potential overruns; follow company purchasing approvals. 3. Scheduling & Delay Prevention Maintain realistic project schedules and coordinate trades, materials, equipment, and inspections. Anticipate and resolve schedule conflicts, shortages, staffing gaps, and other delays. Hold subcontractors and crews accountable for timely completion and adjust plans when conditions change. 4. Client Communication & Project Timelines Prepare, maintain, and share client-facing construction timelines with start dates, phases, milestones, and estimated completion dates. Provide consistent weekly client progress updates covering completed work, upcoming activities, outstanding items, and anticipated milestones. Promptly communicate delays, schedule revisions, and issues affecting client timelines; keep projections aligned with actual field progress. Serve as the principal field contact for construction questions and coordinate communications with the corporate office. 5. Design & Architect Coordination Serve as the field liaison with architects, designers, and design consultants, with support and coordination from the corporate office. Identify design conflicts, drawing discrepancies, and clarification needs; coordinate RFIs and required responses through the corporate office. Track design decisions, revisions, selections, and approved changes to help prevent rework, added costs, and project delays. Coordinate implementation of approved architectural and design updates with field teams and subcontractors. 6. Workforce & Resource Management Supervise foremen, employees, and subcontractors; monitor attendance, productivity, and work assignments. Ensure sufficient labor, materials, equipment, and supplies; coordinate deliveries and approved orders. Track onsite tools, materials, equipment, and inventory to prevent waste and loss. 7. Quality, Inspections & Compliance Inspect work for quality, code compliance, safety, and adherence to project requirements. Coordinate inspection readiness and third-party site inspections with the Permitting Department. Correct deficiencies promptly and enforce safe work practices. 8. Documentation & Reporting Maintain daily site reports, progress and cleanliness photographs, safety logs, and incident records. Submit change orders, receipts, and field documentation to the corporate office promptly. Report project status, spending, schedule risks, and unresolved issues to the Director of Operations and leadership. 9. Problem-Solving & Accountability Resolve onsite technical, workforce, subcontractor, and client concerns promptly. Take ownership of assigned projects and implement corrective actions to reduce rework, delays, and excess expense. 10. Jobsite Maintenance & Cleanliness Maintain clean, organized, safe, and client-ready jobsites at all times. Provide daily photographs showing jobsite progress and cleanliness. Coordinate debris removal and dumpster services; operate or transport dumpster trailers only when authorized and trained. Ensure proper waste disposal in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations. 11. Completion & Closeout Coordinate final walkthroughs, inspections, punch lists, corrections, and project turnover. Complete closeout efficiently while minimizing unnecessary labor and subcontractor expenses. Primary Objectives Control project costsMaximize workforce productivityMinimize delaysProtect profit marginsMaintain safe, clean jobsitesKeep clients informedDeliver quality projects on time.