Project Manager III

Job Description

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.

Meet Your Recruiter

Laura Duarte

I have been in Technical Recruiting for over 20 years. I specialize in hiring people for technology, engineering, manufacturing, and operations jobs for various exciting industries nationwide, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, space/aerospace/avionics, and nuclear-clean energy. I will listen to you and guide you through the entire job application and interviewing process in a fun and clearly communicated way. My philosophy has always been to be an enthusiastic learner of new technologies and keep the big picture in mind while continuing to be honest, organized, and proactive.

I am passionate about helping others find an exciting and fulfilling job that aligns with their goals. I am diversity-focused and especially love helping under-represented folks & Veterans into STEM careers. I approach every job seeker with empathy, equity, and respect.