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Construction Project Manager

Ursus, Inc.

Merritt Island, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$54.24–$54.24 Per Hour
SKILLS
Atlassian JIRA, Budget Management, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Construction Projects, Contract Management, Financial Projections, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Primavera, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Real Estate, Requirements Management, Safety Compliance, Schedule Development, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning
LOCATION
Merritt Island, FL
POSTED
3 days ago
JOB TITLE: Construction Project Manager
LOCATION: Merritt Island, FL (Onsite)
PAY RANGE: $54/hr.
DURATION: 6 Months

TOP 3 SKILLS:
  • Construction PM experience (aerospace not required)
  • Tools: Primavera, Jira (or similar)
  • Strong vendor coordination & fast-paced execution

Job Description:
We are seeking a contract Project Manager to lead the rapid construction of temporary structures. This is a fast-paced, short-duration engagement requiring someone who can hit the ground running.

Responsibilities:
  • Own execution of site builds (permitting, scheduling, vendor coordination)
  • Manage contractors, timelines, and site progress
  • Work with internal real estate + engineering teams
  • Drive schedule recovery when delays occur
  • Manage end-to-end construction activities, including scheduling, contractor coordination, and milestone tracking
  • Ensure design requirements and specifications are met throughout the build
  • Identify and drive lead time reductions across procurement, fabrication, and installation
  • Manage vendors and subcontractors, including scope, performance, and change orders
  • Track project budget and flag cost variances early
  • Oversee safety compliance and ensure all work meets applicable standards
  • Communicate status, risks, and blockers to project stakeholders

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of project management experience in construction, facilities, or structures
  • Demonstrated ability to compress schedules and manage multiple work streams simultaneously
  • Experience managing vendors, subcontractors, and change orders
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • PMP or equivalent experience preferred

Preferred:
  • Experience managing the construction or installation of temporary or modular structures, including tent structures
  • Familiarity with rapid-deploy or expeditionary construction environments


BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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