Project Manager

The Construction Project Manager position is responsible for representing Franjo Builders with clients and consultants on virtually any range of subjects related to construction and for making decisions on behalf of the firm.
Project Managers work to ensure that projects are planned, coordinated and completed in a timely, efficient, effective and profitable manner.
Responsibilities will include creating and maintaining project schedules, client site meetings, permitting, change order creation and management, and project closeout.
This position will report to the Estero, FL jobsite, report to the Fort Lauderdale, FL location and is assigned to the Project Management department.
Our Success Story: It all started in 1997 when Joe Leonello and his father started their own construction firm.
They were soon joined by Joe’s brother, Frank, in 2003 and, thus, the Franjo legacy was born.
Franjo Builders is an affiliate of Franjo Construction.
Franjo Builders’ legacy begins in 1980 with the incorporation of GSD Contracting in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
The team built a solid foundation and was recognized by The South Florida Business Journal as one of the top 25 commercial contractors in the market.
This all lead to the ultimate acquisition of GSD, now known as Franjo Builders.
A major contributor to the development of South Florida, Franjo Builders offers general contracting services in all commercial markets.
Franjo Builders’ decades of expertise allow us to guide clients through the planning and construction of ground-up, renovation, and restoration projects.
We are always on the lookout for the top talent in the industry as we consider our employees one of our greatest assets.
We truly celebrate our employee milestones and successes in our industry because without our employees, we would not be where we are today! Our Mission Safety, Respect, Accountability, Efficiency, Empowerment, Creativity, Loyalty… We feel strongly about every one of those, but we also feel they are the minimum every company should abide by.
So, what makes us different? How do Franjo team members operate? Well, we speak to each other with radical candor.
We work hard so we can play hard.
We have each other’s backs.
We are committed to building a legacy – the Franjo Legacy.
Our Mission: Uniting our team and customer to build the future.
Our Vision: Exceeding expectations.
Building trust.
Creating value.
Our Values: Persistence - Never give up.
Ambition – Driven to achieve the unimaginable.
Confidence – Humble enough to learn from experience.
Does that align with your ideals and core values? Well, great news! We are looking to add a Project Manager to our growing team! What you’ll do: Work as project lead – client’s main point of contact for projects.
Subcontractors point of contact- contracts, schedule, extra work, RFI’s, pricing.
Review roles of assistants.
Establish schedules.
Fill out pre-construction planning sheet.
Review project with accounting per manual.
Lead efforts for obtaining more pricing as needed.
Review blueprint necessity for sites.
Subcontract buyout lead- schedule meetings on site for scope reviews, interviews, and initial contract negotiations.
Prepare contract scopes for subcontractors.
Contract information entry into Timberline for accounting.
Assure contact list for project gets to superintendent.
Initiate kickoff meeting with subcontractors and owners.
Review 2 week look ahead sheets for distribution to superintendent.
Adjust schedule, if necessary, based on 2 week look-aheads.
Assure 2 week look-aheads/ adjusted schedules are distributed to subs.
Lead for material procurement/ purchasing.
Subcontractor Project manager initial point of contact.
Prepare and submit formal RFIs.
Review and assure dailies are in Dropbox folder.
Fill out subcontractor evaluations.
Invoice preparations for transfer to accounting.
Prepare RCO/ change order details.
Invoice follow through for date of payment information.
Follow up with issues-create issue action result log.
Lead on job progress meetings as necessary.
Assure project manual is presented to client at project completion.
Final walkthrough/punch list walkthrough with client.
Assure punch list items are completed by subcontractors.
Present client with warranty information.
Present client with closeout package.
Other tasks as necessary or assigned.
What you’ll need to be familiar with: Commercial project estimating Restaurants Schools Car dealerships Office spaces Ground up buildings Retail spaces Multi-unit housing Results driven.
Problem solving/cost analysis.
Strong math, communication, and time management skills.
Your success story: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, or construction management or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Computer skills; proficient in MS office, required.
Timberline and estimating software experience, preferred.
What we offer you in return: Competitive salary and benefits package which includes, medical, dental, and vision, 401(k), employee wellness, supplemental insurance, paid time off, education and training, lunch and learns, team building outings and activities, holiday parties, and so much more! Do you have additional questions? Please reach out to our Human Resources Manager for more information! What are you waiting for? Apply today! Franjo Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer.