Construction Project Manager III

Epitec is seeking to support a private American space technology company in hiring a Construction Project Manager III to lead onsite construction projects from planning through completion.

This position will support facility and infrastructure expansion efforts, managing schedules, budgets, contractors, safety compliance, permitting, inspections, and stakeholder coordination. The ideal candidate will bring strong field construction leadership, project controls expertise, and experience delivering complex capital projects in fast-paced environments.

Job Details

• Title: Construction Project Manager III

• Location:Merritt Island, FL

• W2 Contract: W2 Contract with strong potential for conversion to Direct Hire

• Pay Range: Market Rate

• Medical Benefits & PTO Included

• Work Environment: Fully Onsite

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and reporting

• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, resident engineers, and stakeholders

• Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance

• Review and manage construction documentation, permits, inspections, and approvals

• Support and assist with contract negotiations and contractor management

• Evaluate and process change orders, payment applications, invoices, and project expenditures

• Ensure project compliance with state, federal, and local regulations

• Manage project risks, schedule impacts, and mitigation plans

• Deliver project status reports, proposals, executive updates, and presentations

• Enforce company safety, quality, and ethical standards

• Coordinate project phasing and sequencing strategies

• Resolve field issues and proactively manage project challenges

• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, vendors, and business partners

• Monitor contractor performance through frequent site visits

• Support development of short- and long-term project schedules

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining project objectives

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of onsite Construction Project Management, Project Coordination, Facilities Management, or related experience

• Experience managing construction projects throughout the entire project lifecycle

• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, and onsite construction activities

• Experience with construction budgets, schedules, project controls, and reporting

• Proficiency with:

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Word

  • PowerPoint

  • Microsoft Project

  • Visio

• Experience with construction/project management tools:

  • Primavera P6

  • MS Project

  • PMWeb

  • Smartsheet

  • Similar project controls platforms

• Knowledge of:

  • Construction permitting

  • Inspections

  • Building codes

  • Safety compliance requirements

• OSHA Certification

• Ability to work onsite and perform site inspections, including climbing stairs and navigating active construction environments

• Strong problem-solving and project leadership skills

• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Must be a:

  • U.S. Citizen

  • U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)

  • Refugee

  • Asylee

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:

  • Construction Management

  • Engineering

  • Architecture

  • Related discipline

• Experience managing large-scale capital construction projects

• Experience supporting aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, or mission-critical facilities

• Strong contract administration and negotiation experience

• Experience collaborating across geographically dispersed teams

• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in challenging environments

• Strong business management and strategic planning capabilities

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