Project Manager I

About Hedrick Brothers Construction Founded in 1979, Hedrick Brothers Construction (HBC) is a family-owned commercial general contractor headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL, with offices in Winter Park, Stuart, and Miami. For over 47 years, we have delivered hospitality, multifamily, industrial, healthcare, and public-sector projects throughout Florida, ranging from $5M to $160M. Our culture is built on our GRIT values: Growth, Resourcefulness, Integrity, and Team.

The Opportunity The Project Manager provides leadership, planning, and oversight to ensure project success while delivering HBC's processes with quality, integrity, and profitability. As a Project Manager II, you independently lead mid-size projects of increasing complexity and are accountable for project outcomes.

What You'll Do Project Leadership & Financial Ownership

• Accept ultimate responsibility for project success — quality assurance, safety, financial performance, and owner satisfaction — and for the harmonious performance of the project team.
• Scope: independently lead projects in the $15M–$30M range, carrying full responsibility for the outcome.
• Manage the budget, schedule, contracts, plans, and specifications for assigned project(s) in Procore. 
• Provide monthly cost projections and progress reports showing baseline vs. actual and critical path.
• Review and approve all field cost expenditures.
• Manage PCOs, CORs, change orders, CCAs, ACAs, direct material purchases, bonds, submittals, RFIs, pay requests, and warranties as required. 

Preconstruction & Buyout

• Partner with the preconstruction team on cost estimating, subcontractor participation, value engineering, constructability, and owner proposal preparation.
• Develop complete trade partner and material supplier scopes of work.
• Negotiate, create, and process subcontracts and purchase orders. 

Schedule, Quality & Safety

• Develop and maintain the project schedule and monitor and maintain project safety and quality standards throughout.
• Manage the project punch list aggressively.
• Coordinate with the Virtual Design & Construction team on clash detection, constructability, and layout and routing.
• Directly supervise the Superintendent(s), Assistant Project Manager, Project Administrator, trade partners, and vendors. 

Closeout & Client Relationships

• Follow all company procedures for project plan, job setup, maintenance, and closeout.
• Close out the project financially and update accounting cost reports within 30 days of final inspection.
• Conduct a warranty walk-through 10 months after substantial completion.
• Maintain positive communication with office, owner, architect, and inspectors, and perform warranty-period follow-up — with the goal that every client would build with HBC again and refer us. 

What You Bring to the Role

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• OSHA 10 required or willingness to obtain; OSHA 30 preferred.
• First Aid / CPR preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Procore.
• Strong leadership, financial management, and client communication skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

• Profit sharing and bonus opportunities tied to company and project performance

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• Company-provided life insurance and short- and long-term disability protection

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off, company holidays, and paid parental leave

• Wellness program reimbursement to support your health and well-being

• Annual stipend for company-branded apparel

• Ongoing training, certification support, and clear paths for advancement

• A collaborative, values-driven culture grounded in GRIT

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements vary by position. The essential functions and physical demands applicable to a specific role will be communicated during the hiring process. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hedrick Brothers Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Recruitment Agency Submissions

Hedrick Brothers Construction does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Agencies must have a fully executed agreement and prior written authorization from People & Culture before submitting candidates for a specific job opening. Unsolicited submissions will not obligate Hedrick Brothers Construction to pay a placement fee.