Project ManagerX4 Engineering • Jacksonville, FL, United States

Project Manager

X4 Engineering • Jacksonville, FL, United States

15 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Title : Project Manager

Location : Jacksonville, FL metro area (preference given to local candidates)

Salary : Competitive base salary (lower than typical senior roles) plus an enhanced commission structure tied to new won work

Reports to : Director of Operations / Business Unit Head

Position Summary :

We are seeking a proactive, experienced construction professional to join our team as Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have prior field experience as a Project Engineer or Superintendent with a general contracting firm, and must be ready to step into a Project Manager role that includes both project execution and business development responsibilities. The role will focus on commercial, healthcare, industrial and manufacturing-type construction projects, ideally with experience in MEP / CSA (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls & special systems) scopes. The candidate should have strong market awareness in the Jacksonville region and ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead full project delivery : planning, budgeting, scheduling, resourcing, execution, commissioning / close-out as applicable for commercial / healthcare / industrial / manufacturing projects.
Manage subcontractors, suppliers, onsite staff and internal teams; ensure work is completed on time, within budget, to quality and safety standards.
Monitor project performance : cost control, schedule forecasting, risk mitigation, change-order management, quality assurance, safety compliance.
Collaborate in project start-up : review contract documents, scope development, subcontractor selection / negotiation, logistics planning, constructability, value-engineering opportunities.
Participate actively in business development : identify and pursue new project opportunities in the Jacksonville area, engage prospective owners / clients, assist with RFP responses, preconstruction discussions and proposal development.
Build and nurture client relationships, design-team relationships, subcontractor / trade relationships and community contact points to generate repeat business.
Provide leadership and mentorship to project engineers, superintendents and field staff; promote teamwork and professional development.
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality standards, contract requirements and applicable regulatory requirements (especially in healthcare / industrial / manufacturing sectors).

Required Qualifications & Experience :

Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in the construction industry; must have prior experience as a Project Engineer or Superintendent for a general contracting firm.

Demonstrated experience managing construction projects (commercial, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing) from start to finish.

Proven track record or strong appetite for business development activities (client cultivation, pursuit involvement, RFPs, proposal support, new business pipelines).

Experience or familiarity with MEP / CSA scopes (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, special systems) is highly preferred.

Strong understanding of construction processes : cost control, scheduling, subcontractor management, quality, safety, close-out procedures.

Well-versed in reading / interpreting drawings, specifications, scopes of work, construction documents.

Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Self-starter with high level of professionalism, integrity and business acumen.

Strong leadership and people management capability; ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Local to the Jacksonville region or willing to relocate / commute; strong network or familiarity with the local market is a plus.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field is preferred but equivalent experience will be considered.

Preferred Attributes :

Experience in healthcare or manufacturing facility construction (clean rooms, process systems, industrial utilities) is a differentiator.

Experience with quality control, commissioning / validation (especially for manufacturing / industrial clients).

Established client relationships in the Jacksonville or broader Florida region.

Desire to grow business and take on measurable responsibility for new project acquisition.

Comfortable operating in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment where the base salary is competitive and upside comes via commission from won work.

Compensation & Benefits :

Base salary at a somewhat lower level than senior Project Manager roles, but with accelerated commission or incentive structure tied to new project wins and business growth.

Typical benefits may include health, dental, retirement plan, paid time off, professional development support.

Opportunity for career growth and advancement as the business expands in the Jacksonville region.

How to Apply :

Please submit your résumé and a cover letter summarising : your experience as a Project Engineer or Superintendent, highlight projects in commercial / healthcare / industrial / manufacturing sectors (especially with MEP / CSA scopes), and describe your involvement (past or prospective) in business-development activities. Also include your current location (or willingness to relocate / commute to Jacksonville region).

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