Commercial Construction Project Manager

Salary Range

$28.00 – $35.00 per hour ($58,240 – $72,800 annually equivalent), based on experience and qualifications

Position Overview

Awning Works Inc. is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to join our team in Clearwater, FL. This role is responsible for managing multiple projects within our active pipeline and ensuring they progress efficiently from planning through completion.

The ideal candidate has hands-on commercial construction project management experience and is comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously while coordinating schedules, documentation, permitting, fabrication, and installation teams.

Our projects involve the manufacturing and installation of custom awnings, shade systems, and exterior sun control structures for commercial and residential properties, requiring strong coordination between fabrication, permitting, and installation teams.

Who Thrives in This Role

This role is well suited for a highly organized Project Manager who is comfortable managing multiple projects at different stages simultaneously. Successful candidates are proactive problem-solvers who anticipate issues, maintain organized schedules and documentation, and effectively coordinate between fabrication, permitting, and installation teams to keep projects moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from initial planning through completion, ensuring timelines, documentation, and coordination remain on track

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and budgeting

• Coordinate project timelines and activities with internal teams, fabrication, and installation crews to maintain progress

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction documents

• Maintain project trackers, schedules, and reporting using Excel and construction management tools such as Smartsheet

• Prepare and distribute project schedules and reports

• Coordinate communication between internal teams, field crews, clients, and project stakeholders

• Maintain accurate project documentation and records

• Manage a high volume of projects simultaneously (30 projects in various stages)

• Ensure projects remain on schedule and within scope

• Assist with permitting processes

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of commercial construction project management experience preferred (2 years considered for strong candidates)

• Experience independently managing commercial construction projects from planning through completion

• 2 years of budgeting and scheduling experience

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for project tracking, scheduling, and reporting (required)

• Experience with Smartsheet is a plus

• 1 year of Microsoft Outlook / Calendar experience

• Experience working with specialty construction trades, exterior systems, architectural metals, or similar fabrication/installation projects is a plus

• Ability to type 40 WPM

• Strong organizational and leadership skills

• Reliable transportation

• Valid driver’s license

• High School Diploma or GED (minimum)

Benefits

Awning Works Inc. offers a competitive benefits package including:

• 401(k) retirement plan with Traditional and Roth options, including company matching

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

About Us

Awning Works Inc. has been a family-owned leader in the awning manufacturing industry since 1985. Based in Pinellas County, we design, manufacture, and install custom and pre-engineered sun control solutions for residential and commercial clients across the United States and the Caribbean.

Work Location

Clearwater, FL 33764

In-person only (remote work not available)

Interested in Joining Our Team?

If you are an experienced construction Project Manager looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a growing company, we encourage you to apply and join our team.