BL Harbert International LLC

Project Manager

BL Harbert International LLC • $80K — $95K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, plus 3 years of construction experience; or a non-related degree with 5 years of experience.
  • Experience managing federal construction projects, especially with USACE or NAVFAC, is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software is required.
  • OSHA 10 Hour certification is mandatory; CQM-C certification is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of federal construction contracting and project administration is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations and financial execution of federal construction projects.
  • Supervise and mentor Assistant Project Managers and administrative staff.
  • Oversee project submittal and RFI processes to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Coordinate with project leadership to implement the Quality Control Plan.
  • Maintain project schedules and manage procurement and subcontractor coordination.
  • Ensure compliance with federal documentation and reporting standards.
  • Support project closeout requirements and manage change orders.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • Supportive corporate culture emphasizing accountability and solutions-oriented leadership.
  • Engagement in community and industry organizations.
  • Strong emphasis on safety and compliance with federal safety requirements.
Full Job Description
Reports to:
Senior Project Manager or Project Executive (in absence of SPM)

Supervises:
Assistant Project Manager and Jobsite Office Assistant

Educational & Experience Requirements

  • Four-year degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant construction experience; OR
  • Four-year degree in a non-related field plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant construction experience.
  • Experience managing federal government construction projects preferred, including work with USACE, NAVFAC, or other federal agencies.
  • Experience with large, complex commercial, institutional, military, or government construction projects strongly preferred.


Certifications / Training

  • OSHA 10 Hour required.
  • USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certification preferred.
  • Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 requirements preferred.
  • Additional federal project, safety, or quality-control certifications are a plus.


Technical Requirements

Software

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software.
  • Proficiency in project management and accounting software.
  • Working knowledge of RMS/QCS or similar federal construction management systems preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Navisworks, Revit, and other BIM/coordination platforms.


Federal Construction Knowledge

  • Working knowledge of federal construction contracting requirements and government project administration.
  • Understanding of USACE, NAVFAC, and/or other federal agency procedures preferred.
  • Familiarity with federal submittal, RFI, quality-control, scheduling, change-management, and project documentation requirements.
  • Working knowledge of FAR clauses and federal contract requirements applicable to construction projects.
  • Understanding of the Three-Phase Control process and coordination with the project Quality Control Manager.
  • Ability to maintain the detailed documentation and reporting standards required on federal projects.


General Construction Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of quantity take-off and subcontractor solicitation to support estimating and procurement.
  • In-depth understanding of building systems, construction means and methods, and trade sequencing.
  • Working knowledge of construction surveying and layout.
  • Strong working knowledge of contract documents, specifications, and contract language.
  • Understanding of project risk management, cost control, scheduling, procurement, and change management.


Essential Functions

  • Manage the day-to-day administrative and financial execution of assigned federal construction projects.
  • Supervise and develop Assistant Project Managers and project administrative staff.
  • Manage the project submittal process to ensure compliance with contract specifications and federal agency requirements.
  • Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process and coordinate timely resolution with the Owner and design team.
  • Coordinate closely with the Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Site Safety and Health Officer, and other project leadership.
  • Support implementation of the project's Quality Control Plan, including Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up phases of control.
  • Ensure project documentation complies with applicable federal contract requirements and agency procedures.
  • Manage procurement, subcontractor coordination, material deliveries, and long-lead items.
  • Develop, maintain, update, and report the project schedule in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Manage project cost controls, forecasting, commitments, billings, and financial reporting.
  • Maintain accurate progress documentation and reporting for both BLHI leadership and the government Owner.
  • Manage change orders, modifications, requests for equitable adjustment, and supporting documentation.
  • Identify potential contractual issues and ensure timely notice and documentation in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Support resolution of disputes, claims, and subcontractor issues.
  • Coordinate completion of project closeout requirements, including punch lists, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, warranties, training, and government acceptance.
  • Support and reinforce BLHI safety requirements and applicable federal safety requirements, including EM 385-1-1 when required by contract.
  • Ensure work is executed in accordance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, quality standards, and project schedule.


Relationship Management

  • Establish and maintain a professional, solutions-oriented relationship with the federal Owner and government representatives.
  • Develop productive relationships with Contracting Officers, CORs, government project managers, inspectors, design teams, and other project stakeholders as applicable.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and teaming partners.
  • Represent BLHI professionally in all interactions with clients, subcontractors, government personnel, and the surrounding community.
  • Support BLHI's Federal Group business development efforts and develop an understanding of key federal clients, agencies, and markets.
  • Participate in industry and/or community organizations.


Corporate Culture & Leadership

  • Embrace and demonstrate BLHI Corporate Values.
  • Lead with professionalism, accountability, urgency, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Develop and train direct reports for increased responsibility and advancement.
  • Continually seek feedback and opportunities for professional development.
  • Collaborate effectively with project leadership, field operations, preconstruction, accounting, safety, and other BLHI departments.
  • Understand and support the overall objectives of BLHI and the Federal Group.


Requirements for Advancement

  • Demonstrated success managing the cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contractual requirements of complex federal construction projects.
  • Mastery of project cost-control systems and forecasting, with a history of developing direct reports.
  • In-depth understanding of building systems, trade sequencing, activity durations, P6 scheduling, and federal scheduling requirements.
  • Strong understanding of federal contract administration, change management, documentation, and claims avoidance.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage relationships with federal Owners, government representatives, design teams, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
  • Strong understanding of BLHI estimating, preconstruction, and operational processes.
  • Evidence of operating within BLHI Corporate Values and holding others to the same standard.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and manage project risk.
  • Understanding of BLHI's overall goals and Federal Group strategy.
  • Evidence of supporting BLHI's federal business development and client relationship efforts.


About BL Harbert International LLC

B.L. Harbert International, LLC, is a construction company based in Birmingham, Alabama, that was founded in 2000 by Billy L. Harbert, as a division of Harbert Corporation. B.L. Harbert has two main operating divisions, the U.S. Division and the International Division. The U.S. Division is further divided into the following divisions: commercial, healthcare, federal, and civil/industrial. They undertake the preconstruction, general construction, construction management, and design-build services of office buildings, condominiums, institutional buildings, healthcare facilities, churches, industrial facilities, water and wastewater treatment plants. BL Harbert employed over 8,000 people around the world as of 2021. Much of the firm's business is in the form of federal government contracts for embassy construction projects abroad, the largest of these in cumulative contract value being U.S. Embassy Beirut, U.S. Embassy New Delhi, U.S. Consulate Erbil, and Guatemala City. In 2019 the company was ranked the 90th largest contractor in the country by Engineering News-Record. They are also one of the top 100 contractors for the US government. The company has additional U.S. offices in: Atlanta, Charleston, Houston, Huntsville, Oxford, Nashville and Washington D.C. The company has international offices in: London, Dubai, and Istanbul.
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