Project Manager - Institutional Construction

Contract Administration Manager

Our client is a mid-size General Contractor that has a strong background of projects in institutional, health care, government, and general commercial projects.

Job Description

Contract Administration

• Manage all aspects of project contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, and process project billings, payment applications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with contract requirements.
• Monitor project budgets, cost tracking, and change management processes.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and facilitate Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain clear, proactive communication regarding project status, schedule, risks, and solutions.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships throughout project execution.

Regulatory & Compliance Management

• Oversee all regulatory requirements necessary for project completion.
• Ensure inspections are scheduled and completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate permit-related activities and required documentation.
• Manage the closeout process to ensure all approvals and paperwork are completed for successful issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.

Project Scheduling & Execution

• Lead development and management of the project schedule.
• Coordinate schedule updates with input from the Project Superintendent, Procurement Team, and regulatory agencies.
• Identify potential schedule impacts and implement corrective actions to maintain project milestones.
• Monitor procurement activities and long-lead items to support project objectives.

Team Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction to the project team.
• Collaborate closely with the Superintendent, Project Engineer, and Accounting Team to achieve project goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and customer service.
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and best practices.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Proven experience managing institutional renovation projects within active, occupied buildings.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, scheduling, and project controls.
• Experience managing permitting, inspections, and project closeout requirements.
• Proficiency with construction management software like Procore, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong financial management and cost-control skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Required Experience Candidates must have institutional renovation experience in active/occupied facilities, such as:

• Educational facilities
• Healthcare facilities
• Government buildings
• Municipal facilities
• Higher education campuses
• Other institutional environments where operations remain active during construction

What's on Offer

• Competitive Base
• Strong bonus structure 20%
• 100% paid healthcare coverage
• PTO & Sick Leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Strong Pipeline of work

Contact Anthony Baron Quote job ref JN-092026-7104594

Job Summary

Sector: Construction

Sub Sector: Project Manager

Industry: Property

Where: Plantation

Contract Type: Permanent