A well-established specialty interiors contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling, and related interior construction projects on Florida's Space Coast, from contract award through final turnover. You will own field execution, financial performance, subcontractor coordination, and on-time delivery while upholding high standards for quality, jobsite safety, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has direct experience managing commercial drywall and metal framing projects and knows how to lead field teams, control costs, and keep multiple project activities on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling, and related interior projects from planning through installation and final delivery.
- Build, maintain, and track project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, staffing needs, and execution strategies.
- Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and trade scopes to verify requirements and flag potential conflicts.
- Coordinate with owners, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, superintendents, and field crews for smooth execution.
- Monitor labor productivity, material costs, subcontractor expenses, billing, and change orders to protect profitability.
- Manage RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, pay applications, invoices, and project documentation.
- Coordinate material procurement and deliveries so crews have what they need to stay on schedule.
- Visit jobsites to assess installation quality, crew productivity, safety compliance, and schedule performance.
- Hold subcontractors and suppliers accountable for workmanship, deadlines, and contractual obligations.
- Identify cost overruns, schedule risks, and field challenges, and implement corrective action to keep projects on track.
- Lead project meetings and communicate progress, financial performance, risks, and open decisions to stakeholders.
- Partner with estimating and field operations to align scope, budgets, and execution plans.
- Evaluate added work, prepare change-order proposals, and manage the cost and schedule impact of scope revisions.
- Oversee punch lists, warranty items, client turnover, and final closeout.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, trade partners, suppliers, and internal teams.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of project management experience in commercial interior construction.
- Required: direct experience managing commercial drywall and metal framing projects.
- Strong knowledge of interior construction methods, installation sequencing, scheduling, procurement, contracts, and cost control.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents.
- Experience managing multiple projects or scopes at the same time.
- Proven ability to coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, field teams, general contractors, and clients.
- Understanding of labor productivity, material pricing, project financials, billing, and change-order management.
- Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or comparable construction management software.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- A consistent pipeline of commercial interior construction work.
- The chance to manage a diverse mix of drywall and metal framing projects.
- A collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Long-term career growth potential.