Senior Project Manager (Tampa)

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Commercial Construction Friedrich Watkins of Tampa, LLC | Tampa, FL | On-site | Full-time

$105,000–$145,000+ annually, commensurate with experience · Medical, Dental & Retirement · PTO · Direct Access to Leadership

About the Opportunity

Friedrich Watkins of Tampa, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex commercial construction projects across the Greater Tampa Bay and Central Florida markets.

This is a high-ownership role for a seasoned construction professional who brings both technical depth and leadership capability. You will work closely with company leadership, senior superintendents, clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers — driving projects from preconstruction through final closeout with full accountability for schedule, budget, quality, and client relationships.

About Friedrich Watkins of Tampa

Since 2005, Friedrich Watkins has built a strong regional reputation through hands-on leadership, honest communication, and a consistent record of delivering quality work on time and on budget. We are a full-service commercial GC serving a broad range of sectors — healthcare, life science and laboratories, hospitality, higher education, sports and entertainment, themed environments, restaurants, automotive, solar energy, and data centers.

Our portfolio includes some of the most recognized projects in the region: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Phoenix Rising and Serengeti Flyer, ZooTampa Florida Wilds, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Manatee Rescue Facility, Florida Aquarium, 4 Rivers Smokehouse, Sun State International Trucks, and a broad range of healthcare, laboratory, and specialty commercial work throughout Greater Tampa Bay and Central Florida.

We are a five-time ABC Excellence in Construction Award recipient and a three-time Best Place to Work honoree recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal — distinctions that reflect both the quality of our work and the strength of our team.

Our Culture

Friedrich Watkins is mid-sized by design. That means leadership knows every project by name, project managers know the superintendents they are building with, and no one is an anonymous contributor inside a large corporate structure.

Collaboration here is not a stated value, it is how work gets done. Our teams operate with openness, mutual respect, and a collective commitment to solving problems and delivering results. When things get hard, we work through it together. The relationships built at Friedrich Watkins, between project managers, field leaders, estimators, and ownership, are built on genuine trust, and many become lasting friendships.

Being named a Best Place to Work three times is not something we pursued. It is something our people earned through the way they show up for each other every day.

If you are looking for a team that will support you, invest in your growth, and make a demanding profession genuinely rewarding, this is that place.

Primary Responsibilities

As Senior Project Manager, you will lead commercial construction projects from concept through closeout at the highest standards of quality, safety, schedule, budget, and client service.

Responsibilities include:

• Full lifecycle project management: preconstruction, estimating, buyout, construction, turnover, and closeout
• Primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Budget development, cost control, change order management, schedule oversight, and pay applications
• Partnering with senior superintendents on field operations, phasing, logistics, safety, and quality control
• RFI and submittal management, shop drawing review, contracts, and project documentation
• Subcontractor bidding, scope review, buyout, negotiation, and performance management
• Early risk identification and practical problem-solving to protect schedule, budget, and client trust
• Preconstruction support: budgeting, constructability reviews, value engineering, and schedule planning
• Proactive client communication and stakeholder management throughout all project phases
• Mentoring project engineers, assistant PMs, and junior team members
  

Qualifications

Required:

• 7+ years of commercial construction project management experience with a GC or CM
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Strong command of construction documents, estimating, scheduling, buyout, change management, and cost control
• Experience coordinating owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, documentation, and client expectations with a high degree of independence
• Strong communication, negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work on-site in Tampa and travel throughout Greater Tampa Bay and Central Florida

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Experience with healthcare, hospitality, higher education, themed environments, labs, data centers, or occupied renovations
• Established Tampa Bay subcontractor, supplier, design, or owner relationships
• OSHA 30 · LEED · PMP · DBIA or other relevant certifications
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Technically strong — understands how projects are built, not just managed
• Organized, decisive, and comfortable taking full ownership
• Composed under pressure and confident making sound, timely decisions
• Collaborative by nature — leads with respect and brings out the best in others
• Relationship-focused with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and colleagues
• Motivated by quality work, repeat business, and long-term trust
• Looking for a place where their leadership is seen and their contributions matter
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $110,000–$145,000+ annually, commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, retirement plan, and paid time off
• Direct access to senior leadership
• Full project ownership from concept to closeout
• Collaborative team environment built on trust, respect, and shared accountability
• Diverse commercial portfolio across Tampa Bay and Central Florida
• Real opportunity for growth within a well-established, respected regional GC

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to apply through LinkedIn with a resume and a brief summary covering:

• Commercial projects managed — type, size, and location
• Your role from preconstruction through closeout
• What you are seeking in your next opportunity

All applications are reviewed individually. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

Friedrich Watkins of Tampa, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to integrity, professionalism, dependability, and respect in every professional relationship.