Project Manager - Spec Home Construction

Location: Miami, Florida

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Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Industry: Residential Construction / Real Estate Development

Experience Required: Minimum 5 years

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager – Spec Home Construction to oversee the development and construction of high-quality speculative residential homes in the Miami market.

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects from pre-construction through final delivery, ensuring that each home is completed on schedule, within budget, and according to quality standards

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of hands-on residential construction project management experience in South Florida, and has a strong network and understanding of the Miami construction market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage spec home construction projects from pre-construction through completion and turnover;
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and construction timelines;
• Coordinate architects, engineers, designers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants;
• Manage bidding processes and negotiate pricing with contractors and vendors;
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, proposals, and contracts;
• Monitor construction progress through regular site visits and meetings;
• Ensure projects remain on schedule and proactively address delays or issues;
• Monitor project costs, change orders, invoices, commitments, and overall budget performance;
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, finishes, and construction quality;
• Coordinate procurement and ensure materials are ordered according to project timelines;
• Oversee permitting, inspections, approvals, and close-out requirements;
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety requirements, permits, and local regulations;
• Identify construction risks and develop solutions before they impact the project;
• Coordinate with ownership and senior management and provide regular project updates;
• Review and approve contractor and subcontractor work before payment recommendations;
• Manage punch lists and ensure deficiencies are corrected prior to completion;
• Coordinate final inspections, certificates of occupancy, and project turnover;
• Maintain organized project documentation, contracts, invoices, plans, permits, and change orders. xhyhwjd

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in residential construction project management
• Proven experience managing projects from initial planning through final completion;
• Experience with spec homes, custom homes, or luxury residential construction strongly preferred;
• Experience working in the Miami / South Florida construction market strongly preferred;
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, sequencing, and building systems;
• Strong understanding of construction budgets, estimating, contracts, and change orders;
• Experience coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors;
• Knowledge of permitting and inspection processes in South Florida;
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and construction drawings;
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills;
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously;
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficiency with construction project management software and Microsoft Office;
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between project sites.

If you have at least 5 years of residential construction project management experience and know how to take a spec home from plans to successful completion, we would like to hear from you.