SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – PORT OF MIAMI TERMINAL V
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Terminal V is a new $350 million, 350,000 SF cruise terminal at Port of Miami designed to accommodate 7,500-passenger Icon-class vessels.
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Owner: Miami-Dade County / PortMiami
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Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build with GMP conversion
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Key Features:
- 3-story passenger terminal
- Dual berths with elevated passenger loading bridges
- 1,200-space parking garage
- Full CBP/FIS facilities (1,800 PPH processing)
- Automated baggage handling system
- 15,000 SF retail/F&B concourse
- Rooftop event deck (5,000 SF)
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Timeline:
- Notice to Proceed: Q1 2026
- Substantial Completion: Q4 2028
- First Revenue Cruise: Q1 2029
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Project Manager is the primary on-site leader responsible for full execution of Terminal V from pre-construction through closeout and turnover to cruise line operations.
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Reports to: Vice President of Construction (Miami office)
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Dotted line to: PortMiami Project Management Office (PMO)
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Team size: 8–12 direct reports (PEs, Superintendents, Coordinators)
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Subcontractor count: 35–45 trade partners
Pre-Construction
• Finalize GMP buyout with top 3 bidders per CSI division • Lead value engineering workshops with architect (Bermello Ajamil) and engineers • Secure USACE Section 408, FDEP ERP, and SFWMD permits • Develop Level 3 P6 baseline schedule with resource loading
Construction
• Chair weekly OAC meetings and daily subcontractor coordination • Manage 3-week look-ahead and recovery schedules • Oversee MEP rough-in, curtainwall installation, and baggage conveyor integration • Implement PortMiami security and badging protocols
Closeout & Commissioning
• Coordinate CBP mock inspections and cruise line FIT tests • Manage TCO/CO issuance and final lien waivers • Deliver as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and training to PortMiami facilities team
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Minimum 10 years as lead Senior Project Manager on $150M+ public infrastructure projects
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Direct experience on at least one of the following:
- Cruise or ferry terminal (PortMiami, Port Everglades, Port Canaveral, or equivalent)
- Aviation passenger terminal
- Marine or heavy civil waterfront structure
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Technical Skills:
- Advanced Primavera P6 (resource-loaded schedules, EVM reporting)
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Procore or PlanGrid daily logs and RFI/submittal tracking
- Familiarity with USACE RMS, FDEP stormwater, and CBP facility standards
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Certifications:
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OSHA 30-Hour (current)