Project Manager

Position Overview

The Project Manager at CORE Florida is responsible for the financial, technical, and operational success of projects. They oversee all phases of project planning and execution, ensuring adherence to CORE’s policies and client expectations. The Project Manager leads the project team, manages resources, and drives performance to meet project goals.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Team Leadership & Accountability: Lead the project team by clearly defining roles and establishing healthy accountability. Promote positive morale and team dynamics, resolving potential conflicts with help from the Senior PM or Project Director.
• Training & Development: Focus on the growth and development of team members, identifying training needs and providing opportunities for skill-building.
• Collaboration & Communication: Foster a collaborative environment and maintain clear communication across all team members to ensure effective decision-making and project progression.
  
  

Project Planning & Execution

• Preconstruction: Actively participate in preconstruction, including developing the Project GMP, conducting constructability reviews, logistics planning, schedule development, and defining scopes.
• Schedule & Resource Management: Oversee the development and updating of the CPM Project Schedule with the Project Superintendent and other team members. Ensure adherence through proper permit management, material procurement, planning, sequencing, and monitoring.
• Buy-Out Phase: Lead the project’s buy-out phase in collaboration with the Senior PM or Project Director, ensuring contracts are drafted, negotiated, and executed within 30 days of the Precon/Ops handoff.
• Logistics Planning: Coordinate with the Project Superintendent to develop and implement the project logistics plan.
  
  

Document Control & Risk Management

• Document Management: Oversee the management of project documents to ensure timely approvals and accurate records, including submittals, RFIs, ASIs, meeting minutes, daily reports, and photo documentation.
• Risk Management: Proactively manage project risk by adhering to CORE’s policies and procedures and maintaining communication with the Senior PM or Project Director.
  
  

Financial Management & Cost Control

• Cost Control: Implement cost control measures to maintain budgets, track GCs and GRs, manage contingencies, allowances, and project fees, and ensure cost targets are met.
• Financial Forecasting: Analyze and forecast project costs, identifying areas that may lead to cost overruns or project savings that could improve the overall project fee.
• Change Orders: Lead the change order process, ensuring timely approval from owners and establishing a defined tracking process to minimize risks while maintaining project momentum.
• Pay Applications: Oversee the creation, review, and approval of pay applications to the client, ensuring timely payments to maintain positive cash flow.
  
  

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Safety Programs: Ensure the project team establishes and maintains project-specific safety and quality programs, driving a high level of awareness and adherence throughout the project.
• Quality Assurance: Work with the team to promote quality control, ensuring all work meets or exceeds the required standards and specifications.
  
  

Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Client Communication: Develop and maintain positive relationships with owners, designers, consultants, trade partners, material suppliers, inspectors, and staff. Ensure consistent communication to keep all parties informed and promote timely decision-making.
• OAC Meetings: Chair regular Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings to provide project updates, seek client direction, and ensure the project remains on track. Ensure meeting minutes are comprehensive and distributed on time.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain regular communication with project stakeholders to promote collaboration and effective planning.
  
  

Project Closeout & Post-Project Review

• Project Closeout: Lead the project team through a quick and efficient closeout process, ensuring all fieldwork is completed (including punchlist items) and administrative tasks are finished within 30 days of substantial completion.
• Post-Project Review: Lead a post-project review with preconstruction and the project team to share lessons learned and identify areas for continuous improvement.
  
  

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Client Relations: Assist the business development team by promoting positive public relations, interviewing for potential projects, and supporting strategic growth initiatives.
• Public Relations: Represent CORE in client and industry events, promoting the company’s reputation and capabilities.
• Operational Excellence
• Monthly Reviews: Lead monthly PSR (Project Status Review) and CSR (Cost Status Review) meetings, ensuring proactive preparation and consistent engagement with the project team for operational efficiency
  
  

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Experience: 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in the construction industry, with experience managing large-scale or commercial projects.

Skills

• Proficient with CORE software (e.g., Vista, Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Textura, OPEX).
• Strong leadership, financial management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to oversee the technical and operational aspects of a project and ensure compliance with all safety and quality standards.
  
  

Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification required.