Project Manager - Sports Arena Construction

About the role

AECOM

Hunt is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support and oversee the successful execution of a major sports and entertainment construction project in Tampa, Florida.

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day project activities across all phases of construction, including preconstruction, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, construction operations, and project closeout.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing commercial construction projects, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked on professional sports stadiums, arenas, entertainment venues, or other large public assembly facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project activities from preconstruction through construction completion and final turnover.
• Coordinate project teams, including project engineers, superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, bid evaluations, buyout, contract administration, and vendor coordination.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules to ensure key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and other project documentation.
• Monitor project costs, identify potential budget or schedule impacts, and assist in developing corrective action plans.
• Ensure construction activities comply with project specifications, building codes, permitting requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Support quality assurance, quality control, and jobsite safety initiatives.
• Prepare and communicate regular project updates, financial reports, and schedule progress reports.
• Coordinate inspections, commissioning activities, punch-list completion, project closeout, and final turnover.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, and contract administration.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accountability.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with professional sports stadiums, arenas, entertainment venues, convention centers, or other large public assembly facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, building systems, structural concrete, steel, and MEP coordination.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, and other construction management platforms.
• Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal project personnel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment with demanding schedules and multiple stakeholders.

Candidates with experience in the following environments will be especially attractive:

• Professional sports stadium construction and renovations.
• Major league sports and entertainment facilities.
• Multi-purpose sports arenas and indoor event venues.

About Construction Management - AECOM Hunt

Founded in 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, AECOM Hunt has been building for over 80 years. AECOM Hunt's storied history has encompassed many notable projects in over a dozen industries; iconic sports stadiums; an impressive portfolio in aviation; and many repeat clients in the hospitality and convention center industry. From iconic stadiums and arenas, next-gen transportation hubs and sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt's expertise, leadership and dedication are unparalleled.

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Additional Information

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position is not hybrid nor remote.

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