Senior Project Manager - High Rise

Operations Miami, Florida


Description

Job Summary:  

Serves as the senior on-site company representative responsible for managing all administrative and technical requirements. Supervises activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financials set-up and updates, and schedule to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe, and timely manner. Maintains a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations. Builds business with current customers by delivering on our promises and creates new business with potential customers in a proactive manner, promoting all of our construction services.  Has capability to oversee multiple small projects, or oversee the largest projects that KL has. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Generate the primary schedule and weekly updates. Prepare pay applications and all project close-out documents. Conduct owner and subcontractor meetings.
  • Monitor the performance of the field operations, prepare in P6 subcontractor scopes, negotiate contracts and buyout, change order management.
  • Manage safety and quality effort for the project, utilizing safety and QC resources appropriately.
  • Project financial reports, including updated cost projections.
  • Develop and maintain client relationships with the goal of repeat profitable business.
  • Review project proposals or plans to determine time frame, financial objectives, and procedures for accomplishing work, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources during various phases of the project.
  • Establish work plan, budget and staffing for each phase of project and arrange for assignment of project personnel.
  • Identify changes in scope or differing conditions and secure appropriate change orders for project cost and time.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience and Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or experience equivalent.
  • Multifamily, municipal and/or commercial experienceHigh rise experience preferred.
  • Ability to perform financial analysis; draft and understand contracts.
  • Ability to manage a team, resolve disputes and foresee potential cost or schedule issues.
  • Outstanding oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with Procore preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Expedition, Suretrack, P6 (or equivalent) is required.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
About Kaufman Lynn Construction
Who We Are:
Kaufman Lynn Construction is a full-service Top ENR commercial general contractor, recognized as one of Florida’s largest and fastest-growing builders. We deliver complex, award-winning projects across the public and private sectors, including multifamily, education, healthcare, and civic work. As a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, every associate has a direct stake in our success, with a risk-free retirement benefit in addition to our 401(k) with company matching.

What We Offer:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • HSA & FSA Accounts
  • 401(k) with Company Matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan 
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Annual and Project Based Bonus Potential
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
What You Can Expect From Us:
  • Career Growth & Development: Mentorship, training, and clear advancement opportunities.
  • Hands-On Experience & Tools: Access to industry-leading construction technology and best practices.
  • Collaborative, People-First Culture: High-accountability, team-oriented environment where engagement matters.
  • Recognized Excellence: Named a Sun Sentinel Top Workplace for 8+ years and one of Florida Trend’s Best Companies to Work For.
  • Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Supporting your long-term success and well-being.
Kaufman Lynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets 
NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS OR AGENCIES