Design - Build Construction Specialist

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If you're looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company's practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Design‑Build Construction Specialist to support and deliver complex projects across aviation, building, power and infrastructure markets in the FL area.

This role is responsible for leading integrated project delivery efforts from preconstruction through execution, ensuring alignment between design and construction teams while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

The ideal candidate brings strong design‑build experience, preferably within the aviation sector, along with a deep understanding of construction management, contractor coordination, and regulatory compliance. This individual will play a key leadership role in driving project success and client satisfaction.

• Lead design‑build project delivery teams, integrating engineering, design, and construction disciplines
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and key stakeholders
• Oversee project planning, execution, and closeout to ensure successful delivery

• Facilitate collaboration between design and construction teams to optimize schedules, costs, and constructability
• Provide constructability reviews and value engineering recommendations
• Support development and execution of design‑build proposals and contracts

• Manage construction activities, including contractor performance, compliance, and quality assurance
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and risk factors; implement corrective measures as needed
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication
• Participate in business development efforts, including pursuits and interviews
• Represent the firm in industry events and professional organizations

• Aviation: airfield, terminal, or landside infrastructure projects
• Also applicable: vertical building projects and/or transportation, power or infrastructure programs

• Potential for start‑up signing bonuses.
• Paid overtime.
• High value compensation potential.
• Opportunities for company paid continuing education and training.

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

• Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC) license (required)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction and/or engineering project delivery
• Demonstrated experience managing design‑build projects
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project controls, and contract administration

In addition to the qualifications above the following will result in a more competitive candidate:

• North Carolina Contractor license (preferred, in addition to FL)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in aviation projects (airports, runways, terminals, support facilities)
• Background spanning both design and construction environments
• Experience with in an engineering consulting or design‑build firm

• Leadership and team management
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making under pressure
• Financial and schedule management
• Productive ability and experience utilizing construction scheduling and document sharing software (Primavera P6, Procore, Microsoft Project, etc.)
• Familiarity with building information modeling (BIM)
• Knowledge of permitting, codes, and regulatory requirements (particularly in Florida and the Southeast)

The hourly rate for this position is between $40.00 -…