Design - Build Construction General Contractor

Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Design-Build General Contractor to support and deliver complex projects across aviation, building, power, and infrastructure markets in the FL area.

Position Profile

This role is responsible for leading integrated project delivery efforts from preconstruction through execution, ensuring alignment between design and construction teams while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

The ideal candidate brings strong design-build experience, preferably within the aviation sector, along with a deep understanding of construction management, contractor coordination, and regulatory compliance. This individual will play a key leadership role in driving project success and client satisfaction. This position is a part-time role with an estimated 10 - 25 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead design-build project delivery teams, integrating engineering, design, and construction disciplines
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and key stakeholders
• Oversee project planning, execution, and closeout to ensure successful delivery

Design-Build Coordination

• Facilitate collaboration between design and construction teams to optimize schedules, costs, and constructability
• Provide constructability reviews and value engineering recommendations
• Support development and execution of design-build proposals and contracts

Construction Oversight

• Manage construction activities, including contractor performance, compliance, and quality assurance
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and risk factors; implement corrective measures as needed
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication
• Participate in business development efforts, including pursuits and interviews
• Represent the firm in industry events and professional organizations

Market Focus (Preferred)

• Aviation: airfield, terminal, or landside infrastructure projects
• Also applicable: vertical building projects and/or transportation, power or infrastructure programs

Our positions offer a variety of benefits including:

• Potential for start-up signing bonuses.
• Paid overtime.
• High value compensation potential.
• Opportunities for company paid continuing education and training.

What We’re Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Education/Experience:

• Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC) license (required)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction and/or engineering project delivery
• Demonstrated experience managing design-build projects
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project controls, and contract administration 

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the qualifications above, the following will result in a more competitive candidate:

• North Carolina Contractor license (preferred, in addition to FL)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in aviation projects (airports, runways, terminals, support facilities)
• Background spanning both design and construction environments
• Experience within an engineering consulting or design-build firm

Key Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
• Financial and schedule management
• Productive ability and experience utilizing construction scheduling and document sharing software (Primavera P6, Procore, Microsoft Project, etc.)
• Familiarity with building information modeling (BIM)
• Knowledge of permitting, codes, and regulatory requirements (particularly in Florida and the Southeast)

The hourly rate for this position is between $40.00 and $60.00 per hour based on experience, education, and/or certifications.

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation

• Performance bonuses

• 401(k) with matching contribution

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

• Comprehensive health & well-being plans

• Financial wellness plans

• Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visit our benefits pagefor all the details.

Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars

• Leadership training

• Lunch & learn development sessions

• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

• Mentorship opportunities

• Award-winning internship program

• Employee recognition

• And so much more!

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