Project Manager in Winter Park, Florida at Hope and Help Center of Central Florida Inc

Job Summary
Position is responsible for leading and coordinating all phases of the facilities project lifecycle, from preconstruction planning and permitting through execution, inspections and closeout. Role serves as the primary liaison between the organization, property owners, architects/engineers, contractors, and regulators, managing schedules, budgets, contracts and site activities to meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Job Purpose
Position exists to translate facilities design requirements into an executable construction plan, aligning stakeholders around the scope, cost and schedule, and managing the resources, risks, and contracts to achieve successful project delivery. This means acting as the central point of accountability for planning, organizing, and controlling project activities from inception to closeout, while ensuring compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and organizational objectives.

Essential Functions
Essential functions are the primary duties/main job responsibilities that an incumbent must be able to perform, with or without accommodation. Key accountability areas include project planning and scope, budget management and cost control, schedule and resource management, quality and compliance management, safety and risk management, and relationship and vendor management.

Job Factors
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor’s degree in construction science, civil engineering, construction management, architecture or a closely related discipline. Associate or trade school certification accepted in lieu of Bachelor’s degree with equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible direct construction project management experience.

Minimum Experience Level Required: Minimum seven years of progressively responsible construction industry or project management experience. Large multi-setting campus and/or complex industrial site construction experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction methods, materials, building codes, safety regulations and contract types.
• Demonstrated understanding of cost estimating, procurement and project controls.
• Familiarity with building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, safety and building automation) and maintenance best practices.
• Deep knowledge of relevant codes and regulations related to buildings, fire safety, OSHA, environmental, accessibility and healthcare standards.
• Strong budgeting, capital planning, procurement, contract management and vendor management skills and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents, plans, specifications and regulatory requirements and translate them into practical action plans.
• Excellent time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills to manage multiple, intersecting priorities.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure, make time-sensitive decisions, and balance safety, quality, cost and schedule trade-offs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and adapt messaging for the appropriate audience. Bilingual preferred.
• Excellent project management skills and abilities, including planning, scoping, and scheduling.
• Superb leadership and people management skills.
• Strong digital skills including proficiency with construction/project management platforms, spreadsheets, and document control systems.
• Ability to function in a complex team environment, collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to meet needs.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement, sustainability, and change adoption across project operations.
• Self-directed and self-motivated, demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing demands efficiently and simultaneously.
• Strong critical thinking and adaptability in a fast-changing, highly regulated environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, meeting hard deadlines.

Work Environment
Physical Demands
The physical demands described represent those that an employee must meet in order to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• High mobility, prolonged standing and walking, sometimes for extended periods without breaks.
• High manual dexterity and repetitive movements using hands and fingers.
• Motor vehicle and other transportation operations between campus locations, client home/community visits and to other off-campus locations and events (Travel 50%)
• Lifting items up to 100 pounds and physical exertion.
• Frequent bending, stretching, twisting and reaching.
• Access information using a computer

Environmental Conditions
Indoors in an environmentally controlled space with exposure to environmental hazards (contaminants, hazardous equipment, and infectious disease.) Occasional work outdoors exposed to elements.
Frequent performance of position duties while standing and walking and otherwise in motion.
Frequent computer use at a workstation up to two hours or more at a time.
Frequently fast-paced work with unscheduled interruptions.
Work may require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet patient care demands.
Some public contact requiring business-appropriate apparel and/or occasional use of personal protective equipment.

Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general functions and context of the work to be performed by position incumbents. It is not intended to be a complete representation of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required for this job classification and is subject to change at any time, with or without notice.

Position incumbents must meet occupational demands and fitness-for-duty requirements. Submissions received without a cover letter will be automatically disqualified.