Airswift is hiring a contractor Project Manager - Project Controls for our top professional services client for a large-scale new construction project slated to complete in 2029. This is a 100% on-site position that will work between the home office and the project site located in Juno Beach, FL.

Role Overview
The Project Manager - Project Controls will take responsibility for cost oversight and financial governance across individual, multi?disciplinary commercial real estate projects. This position supports a client engaged in a major ground?up construction effort, with a focus on managing change orders, producing financial reports, and developing cost estimates for upcoming work.

Key Responsibilities
•     Lead all cost?related activities for assigned real estate projects from early planning through design, construction, occupancy, and final closeout.
•     Evaluate project requirements and client objectives to prepare and present budget recommendations, including pre?bid and pre?construction cost planning.
•     Collaborate with project teams to procure and manage pre?construction services that contribute to the development of accurate budgets and cost plans.
•     Coordinate with the client and internal Project Managers to confirm that all project expenditures comply with the client’s funding protocols.
•     Ensure contract language aligns with lease obligations and supports the pursuit of landlord contributions.
•     Analyze bid submissions and provide the client with detailed reporting, including guidance on allowances, contingencies, and reserve strategies.
•     Integrate the cost plan with the overall project schedule and establish approaches for monitoring cash flow, accruals, and financial progress.
•     Apply advanced knowledge of cost management principles to solve complex challenges and introduce improved processes or solutions.
•     Mentor team members by sharing expertise across cost management and related project disciplines.
•     Influence project outcomes and operational decisions across both the immediate team and adjacent groups.
•     Operate within broad organizational guidelines while effectively communicating complex or sensitive information.

Qualifications
•     Bachelor’s degree with 5-8 years of experience preferred; a combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
•     Demonstrated experience preparing estimates for pre?construction and ground?up development projects.
•     Background in managing change orders and tracking financial cash flows within a construction environment.
•     Experience working on projects exceeding $250M is strongly preferred.
•     Ability to interpret and synthesize information from multiple sources to support sound judgment.
•     Openness to rethinking existing approaches and proposing new solutions.
•     Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
•     Excellent organizational abilities paired with a naturally inquisitive mindset.
•     Solid math skills, including comfort with percentages, fractions, and other financial calculations.