Senior Project Manager - High Rise

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.

• 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.

• 10+ years of experience and Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or experience equivalent.
• Multifamily, municipal and/or commercial experience. High 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.

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.

• 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

• 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