About the job
Position: Commercial Pool Project Manager
Company: LaGassé Pool Construction Company
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Department: Construction Management
Reports To: Ownership / Senior Management
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Company Description
LAGASSE’ POOLS is a family-owned pool construction company with roots dating back to 1954 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Founded by William LaGasse Sr., the company helped establish early pool construction standards and safety codes in partnership with local building departments. Over generations, family members have continued to lead and expand the business into the 21st century. Today, LAGASSE’ POOLS is recognized as one of the largest builders of public pools and interactive water features, and also specializes in fountain features and comprehensive pool renovations. The company takes pride in its legacy, craftsmanship, and long-term commitment to quality and safety.
Role Description
The Commercial Pool Project Manager is a full-time role based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This role oversees commercial pool and water feature projects from planning through completion, including scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers. Daily responsibilities include reviewing project specifications, monitoring construction progress, managing contracts and change orders, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The Project Manager will lead site meetings, communicate regularly with clients and stakeholders, and resolve issues that may impact timelines or costs. This individual is also responsible for project documentation, cost tracking, and supporting continuous improvement of processes and workflows.
I. Position Purpose
The Commercial Project Manager (CPM) is responsible for the end-to-end logistical and administrative management of high-end commercial swimming pool and water feature projects. The CPM serves as the primary liaison between Sales, field crews, and external stakeholders to ensure all projects are executed according to technical specifications, on schedule, and within established budget parameters while maintaining the company’s 70-year standard of excellence.
II. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Project Governance: Orchestrate the transition of projects from Sales to Construction; ensure a clear understanding of intricate hydraulic, structural, and finish requirements.
- Scheduling & Coordination: Develop, monitor, and adjust master project schedules to synchronize field operations with client milestones and subcontractor timelines.
- Resource Management: Work closely with in-house resources to facilitate efficient material procurement and equipment logistics, ensuring continuous job site progress.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the lead point of contact for General Contractors, developers, and engineers; manage all project-related communications, meetings, and updates.
- Regulatory Compliance: Partner with in-house resources to navigate the South Florida permitting process and ensure 100% compliance with local building codes and safety standards.
- Fiscal Management: Conduct ongoing budget oversight; identify and execute change orders as necessary to protect project profitability.
- Field Synergy: Provide high-level construction oversight and guidance to field crews to ensure technical accuracy and project momentum.
III. Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of project management experience in commercial construction.
- Technical Knowledge: Advanced “hands-on” technical understanding of complex aquatic construction, including advanced hydraulics and high-end finishes.
- Construction Oversight: Demonstrated experience in direct construction supervision and field crew management.
- Software Proficiency: Expert-level command of Microsoft Office Suite. Practical experience with BuilderTrend or equivalent construction management software.
- Adaptability: Proven ability to manage customer demands through both in-person site meetings and digital platforms.
- Language Skills: Professional fluency in English is required; bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is highly preferred.
IV. Competencies
- Organizational Mastery: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex, high-value projects concurrently.
- Communication: High-level verbal and written communication skills suitable for executive and field-level interactions.
- Problem Solving: Proactive ability to identify and resolve logistical or technical bottlenecks before they impact project timelines.
V. Physical & Travel Requirements
- Willingness to travel to job sites throughout South Florida for on-site inspections and client meetings.
- Flexibility to work in both a professional office environment and active construction site conditions.
VI. Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.
- Incentives: Bonus potential based on project performance and organizational goals.
- Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success means delivering complex aquatic projects that are:
- Executed safely, professionally, and with disciplined site coordination.
- Completed in alignment with approved scope, schedule, and budget.
- Built to exacting standards of finish, performance, durability, and code compliance.
- Managed with timely communication and complete accountability.
- Handed over as amenities that elevate the guest, resident, member, or homeowner experience.
Why LAGASSE’ POOLS?
LaGasse’ Pools is not a volume builder. We are a South Florida legacy brand built on relationships, craftsmanship, and the ability to bring ambitious visions to life.
Our commercial team serves developers, HOAs, hotels, resorts, and municipalities with the experience and capacity to deliver projects at scale, from multi-pool resort environments to Olympic-length lap pools, commercial cold-plunge facilities, and architectural fountains and water features. LaGasse’ is a Florida Certified Pool Contractor, fully bonded and insured for commercial work.
Join a company where your work will shape some of South Florida’s most memorable outdoor environments and where the quality of the final product matters as much as the process that delivers it.