Project Manager

Job Description

Pirtle is known as one of Florida’s premier builders, with over $250 million in yearly revenue. The company specializes in constructing 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 Construction Company has earned a distinct reputation for providing exceptional client service while constructing high-quality buildings. Our Team is an integral part of our success and the key behind our reputation as one of the most respected builders in Florida. We strive to reward our employees by creating an environment that promotes professional and personal growth. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and benefits in a company that cares about its people. We look forward to welcoming you to the Pirtle Team.

Pirtle Construction is proud to share company ownership with its employees through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), where each employee becomes a part-owner and shares in the company’s financial success.

Pirtle Construction is currently seeking a talented Project Manager to join our South Florida team.

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. This role 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.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Pirtle’s Project Manager Collaborates with the project team to plan, schedule, organize, and direct the construction of large-scale education, residential, municipal, and commercial projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND 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 regularly 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 deliverables before passing them on to the client.
• Lead and communicate with all team members, subcontractors, and vendors to help them maintain the project schedule.
• Communicate any issues proactively and provide solutions in Pirtle's best interest to address these issues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. A four-year Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

2. Minimum 8 Years of experience in construction projects.

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

4. Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Primavera, and construction management software, is desirable

5. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

6. Ability to multitask and handle competing priorities.

7. Strong sense of urgency and ability to react quickly to complex issues.

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

9. Team leader with excellent communication skills.

SALARY

Highly competitive wage and benefits package. The position offers strong growth potential.

Salary is commensurate with experience and level of knowledge.

“Pirtle Construction is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.”