Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Duration: 6 months contract

Payrate: $50 to $60 per hour.

*** is seeking a Project Manager I to serve in an Owner's Representative capacity within a municipality's Building + Construction Group, supporting the planning, execution, and closeout of small-to-mid-sized capital improvement projects. This is in support of one of our largest customers within the AEC/EPC industry. This role will manage projects typically ranging up to approximately ***M in total construction value, including parking lots and garages, roofing replacements, building retrofits, and other facility upgrades across buildings/facilities within the system. The Project Manager I will act as the day-to-day liaison between the county's vendors, design consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned capital projects from early planning through construction closeout, ensuring adherence to approved scope, budget, and schedule.
• Assist with pre-design and design-phase coordination, including scope development, constructability input, and review of drawings and specifications.
• Support procurement activities such as bid package review, contractor selection assistance, and coordination of contract execution.
• Serve as the representative during construction, acting as the primary point of contact for contractors, consultants, and inspectors.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract documents, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Facilitate communication between administrators, facilities staff, and construction teams to minimize operational disruption.
• Track project budgets, review pay applications, change orders, and cost forecasts.
• Assist with schedule development and monitoring, identifying potential risks or delays and escalating issues as needed.
• Support financial recordkeeping and reporting in accordance with municipal and public-sector requirements Field Coordination & Construction Monitoring.
• Conduct regular site visits to observe progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Support resolution of field issues, RFIs, and minor scope clarifications.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and punch list completion Documentation & Reporting.
• Maintain organized project documentation including meeting minutes, logs, and project correspondence.
• Assist with preparation of status reports for internal leadership and public stakeholders.
• Support project closeout activities including warranties, as-builts, and final documentation.
• Typical Project Types: Roofing replacements and envelope repairs - Interior and exterior renovations and retrofits - Minor building system upgrades and infrastructure improvements

Must Have:

• Prior working experience as an Owner's representative in construction.
• Prior experience in Roofing projects.
• Experience in renovations or repairs.