Project Manager III

Protingent

Merritt Island, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$54–$62 Per Hour
SKILLS
Budget Management, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Customer Support/Service, Financial Projections, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Safety Compliance, Schedule Development, United States Citizen, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Merritt Island, FL
POSTED
2 days ago
Position Title: Project Manager III

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Project Manager with our client in Merritt Island, FL

Job Responsibilities:
  • 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.

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

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Merritt Island, FL (Onsite)
  • Pay Rate: $54-62/hr
  • ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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