Construction Manager - Apopka, FL and Ocala, FL

Construction Manager

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee and coordinate all phases of the construction lifecycle, from project initiation and preconstruction planning through commissioning, turnover, and project closeout. This individual will contribute to the retrofit, expansion, and build-out of delivery station facilities across multiple locations and will be a key liaison between owners, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and operational stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to established quality standards.

The ideal candidate possesses strong project leadership skills, construction management expertise, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across geographically dispersed locations.

Key responsibilities include managing construction projects from planning and design through execution, commissioning, and closeout; leading project startup activities, stakeholder alignment, contractor onboarding, permitting, and construction readiness planning; coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery; overseeing RFIs, submittals, design changes, construction documentation, and drawing control; monitoring project performance related to schedule, budget, quality, safety, and scope; leading project meetings, providing status reporting, and communicating risks, issues, and milestones to stakeholders and leadership; coordinating procurement, long-lead equipment, material deliveries, and site logistics to support project schedules; identifying and mitigating project risks, managing change orders, and supporting quality assurance and compliance requirements; promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards; and coordinating commissioning, turnover, punch-list completion, closeout documentation, and transition to operations.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent industry experience; 5+ years of construction management, project management, or owner's representative experience; experience managing commercial, industrial, retail, distribution, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects; strong understanding of construction processes, document control, scheduling, and project execution; experience managing contractors, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, BIM360/ACC, or similar construction management platforms; and ability to travel up to 50%.

Preferred qualifications include experience managing ground-up construction and facility expansion projects; experience supporting grocery, cold storage, refrigeration, food service, or distribution facility construction projects; experience coordinating directly with architects and engineering firms throughout design and construction; familiarity with permitting, commissioning, and turnover processes; experience with procurement planning, long-lead equipment management, and supply chain coordination; and PMP, CCM, CMIT, or similar project management certification.

Nice to have includes grocery refrigeration construction build-out experience; coordination and collaboration with architects during design development and construction; experience with mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and building systems installations; experience supporting multi-site construction programs; and familiarity with commissioning and operational startup activities.

Work environment includes a work from home position (apart from traveling to sites); up to 50% travel to project sites throughout the United States; ability to support multiple concurrent projects in various stages of the construction lifecycle; and a fast-paced environment requiring strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.