Barton Malow has been Building People, Projects, and Communities for more than a century - and our Orlando team is shaping some of the region's most meaningful spaces. From sports and entertainment venues to higher‑education facilities to cutting‑edge healthcare environments, we're delivering projects that elevate the communities we serve.
We're looking for a Senior Project Manager who brings leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for building to our growing Orlando operations specifically in our Aerospace and Defense sector. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, developing people, and driving projects forward with integrity and precision, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Procurement
- Build and manage bidders lists with a strong understanding of local market capabilities
- Develop project‑specific bidding strategies
- Lead distribution of bid documents and manage bidder engagement
- Organize and run pre‑bid meetings
- Oversee bidder Q&A and ensure clarity across all scopes
- Develop detailed work scopes and mentor others in their creation
- Prepare front‑end bid documents aligned with owner requirements
- Evaluate bids, conduct post‑bid reviews, and award packages
- Write and negotiate subcontracts, including complex agreements (professional services, design‑assist, etc.)
Planning
- Lead development of complex project schedules, including logic and sequencing
- Create site logistics plans in collaboration with the Superintendent
- Build multi‑element cash flow and manpower projections
- Conduct constructability reviews and identify gaps or risks
- Review preconstruction estimates for scope completeness
- Oversee jobsite setup, mobilization, and staffing plans
Field Operations
- Establish and champion the jobsite safety plan and culture
- Ensure timely and thorough punchlist completion
- Support labor relations and union interactions as needed
- Implement emergency and crisis procedures and ensure team readiness
- Manage owner equipment coordination
- Facilitate MEP overhead coordination and/or BIM processes
Cost Management
- Create and manage the general conditions budget
- Identify and minimize non‑reimbursable costs
- Set up trade budgets and maintain accurate logs in Prolog
- Review budget entries and validate reporting accuracy
- Monitor project costs and ensure effective change management
- Oversee creation and issuance of cost items to contractors
- Support owner contract changes and amendments
- Monitor job profitability and payment timeliness
Team & Stakeholder Management
- Lead project team meetings and maintain strong communication channels
- Mentor and supervise jobsite staff, fostering growth and accountability
- Esure timely processing of RFIs and submittals
- Implement office procedures for documentation, correspondence, and archiving
- Manage relationships with architects, engineers, and code officials
- Oversee agency acceptance and final approvals
- Support pursuit of new work, including RFP responses and presentations
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications preferred.
- Proven experience (7+ years) managing large-scale aerospace and defense construction projects.
- Strong understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards, regulations, and security protocols.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with project management software and tools.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Must be able to successfully complete an extensive background check.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Veterans encouraged to apply.
Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.