Construction Project Manager

Project Manager

Headquartered on the beautiful Space Coast of Florida, RUSH Construction, Inc., (RUSH) is an employee-owned, General Contractor, Design-Builder, and Construction Manager seeking a qualified Project Manager to join our team. RUSH has just celebrated our fortieth (40th) year in business and our family of companies also includes RUSH Marine LLC, our heavy marine/civil division and RUSH Facilities LLC, our building maintenance/services division. We are an award-winning Accredited Quality company, specializing in serving the needs of select clients in Florida, such as Blue Origin, North American Properties, the Canaveral Port Authority, Brevard County, Embraer Aircraft, Central Florida YMCA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S Navy, NASA, Parrish Medical Center, Halifax Health Medical Center, Orlando Health, Steward Health care, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, DaVita, Space Florida, and Orlando International Airport, just to name a few.

RUSH has earned many distinctions, including proven credentials in the construction of “Green” buildings, having six (6) LEED-certified buildings in our portfolio of projects either at a Gold or Silver level. In addition, we maintain an extensive and award-winning safety program with over 19 years and 3.4 million man-hours without a lost-time accident. We have a team that is highly credentialed in the field of design and construction.

The position is long-term with excellent benefits and compensation package, including potential employee ownership and career growth potential. RUSH Construction, Inc. is a drug-free, equal opportunity employer. All inquiries will be strictly confidential.

For more information, check out our company website at www.rushinc.com.

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion, directing site staff and subcontractors. You are the go-to person for our clients for their project.
• Ability to create, manage and update the construction project schedule based on project requirements.
• Ability to create, manage, update and control the project budget to ensure profitability.
• Ensure compliance with building and safety regulations for all onsite and offsite construction.
• Fulfill contractual conditions of performance and ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
• Analyze daily status review of work progress with internal and external job reporting.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Plan to prevent problems and resolve any emerging issues.

• Analyze, manage and mitigate risks.

• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses.

Soft Skills

• Comfortable with collaboration.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
• Receptive to new ideas and methods when they merit consideration.
• Self-motivated, resourceful
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail, able to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Responsible team player
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process and ability to plan and see the “big picture”.

Qualifications Required:

• Degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field or 5 years project management experience.

• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods, building products, relevant rules, regulations and quality standards are a plus.

• Computer proficiency and familiarity with construction management software. MS Projects, MS office, PROCORE are required.

• Strong communication, leadership, crisis management, conflict resolution and human resources management skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS - Must be able to read, understand and communicate in English.  Communication includes both verbal and written skills.  Must be able to communicate effectively with customer’s representatives as well as peers, supervisors and customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to perform mathematical operations using calculators or electronic spreadsheets is required. 

REASONING ABILITY - Must have above average common sense and the ability to make good/logical decisions.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Working Conditions: Work is performed mostly indoors and in climate-controlled office environment. Periodic visits to job sites where various conditions can occur. 

Ability to walk, often on uneven terrain or scaffolding. Occasionally lift or move materials up to 50 pounds and navigate active construction zones. Sharp vision for reading blueprints, inspecting work quality, and ensuring safety compliance. Good hearing to understand instructions and safety signals, and effective communication skills.

Risk/Safety Conditions: There is little, or no risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety associated with this position.

Physical Activities: Walking, lifting, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Depending on position assignment, may frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Sitting for long periods of time, keyboarding, looking at computer screen. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER: The information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.