Project Manager: FFE, Design, Procurement, Construction - Sports Facilities Development

PROJECT MANAGER: FFE, Design, Procurement, Construction

Sports Facilities Development, LLC

LOCATION: Clearwater, FL

DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT

REPORTS TO: VICE PRESIDENT OF SFD

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Sports Facilities Development, LLC (SFD) is a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace year over year and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Manager leads the planning and execution of SFC's Design Consulting and FF&E/OS&E Procurement Services across high-impact sports and recreation development projects. From early design input to FF&E Project Management and Pre-Opening support, this role ensures seamless coordination between owners, architects, contractors, and internal teams. Ideal candidates are detail-driven, client-focused professionals with proven experience managing timelines, budgets, and vendor teams in fast-paced environments. This is a hands-on leadership role with exposure to every stage of the development lifecycle - from concept through grand opening

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Lead or participate in recurring meetings with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams
• Manage SFC's development services contract and ensure successful delivery of all associated project deliverables
• Serve as liaison between project stakeholders, including SFC leadership, general contractor, and venue opening teams during the pre-opening and final completion phases
• Communicate project milestones, risks, and concerns to clients and internal leadership teams
• Provide regular written updates and progress reports to SFC Leadership
• Develop good working relationships with suppliers, dealers, and manufacturers
• Deliver Venue Planning / Design Consulting Services on Assigned Projects
• Provide Operational Expertise and Contract Deliverables to Owner and Owner's Design Team
• Provide Feedback for Operational Best Practices through Design process
• Deliver FF&E & OS&E Project Management and Consulting Services to Assigned Projects
• Develop and manage project specific FF&E/OS&E procurement plans, schedules and budgets
• Create and Deliver FF&E Design Specifications & Requirements, FF&E Coordination Information, RFPs, Proposal/Scope Reviews, Contracting Assistance, Pre-Bid Meetings, Submittal Reviews, Installation Coordination, RFI Responses, Pay App Processing, Punch Lists and Closeout Support.
• Oversight of FF&E Contractors and Associate Contracts for Compliance
• Coordinate with Technology and AV teams on delivery and installation of other products and services at new openings
• Communicate daily concerns with Project Manager and General Contractor
• Complete punch list for FF&E
• Additional duties assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Degree preferred but not required
• 5 Years Construction Management experience and/or FFE Procurement Experience.
• Proven Experience in proactively managing contractors, architects,
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience is working with and/or implementing project management software
• Detail oriented, organized with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and good customer service skills
• Ability to analyze and problem solve
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude in all settings
• Experience in client interface and relationship management

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds waist high
• Will be required to sit for extended periods of time operating a computer
• Office environment has intermittent noise, normal in nature