Project Manager - Site Development / Public Works
Jacksonville, FL | Full-Time | Salaried

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Jacksonville team and lead site development and public works projects from planning through closeout. This role is ideal for a driven, entrepreneurial-minded construction leader who thrives on ownership, accountability, and delivering exceptional results.

At Petticoat-Schmitt, Project Managers run their projects like a business, with responsibility for financial performance, operations, team leadership, client relationships, and successful project delivery.
What You'll DoProject Leadership

• Lead all phases of project delivery, including planning, execution, tracking, and closeout.
• Maintain ownership of project scope, schedules, budgets, forecasting, and overall performance.
• Coordinate closely with field leadership to ensure efficient operations, production flow, and resource planning.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to quality standards.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, billing, and closeout documents.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop Superintendents, Project Engineers, Foremen, and field teams.
• Establish clear expectations and promote accountability across the project team.
• Foster a culture of communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Estimating, Operations, Accounting, and Executive Leadership to support project success.

Financial & Risk Management

• Maintain full profit-and-loss responsibility for assigned projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and profitability.
• Monitor labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and production performance.
• Identify risks early, implement corrective actions, and proactively resolve issues.
• Protect company interests through accurate documentation, timely communication, and disciplined project controls.

Client & Partner Engagement

• Represent Petticoat-Schmitt with integrity and professionalism.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, engineers, inspectors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with project stakeholders.
• Support client satisfaction, successful project outcomes, and repeat business.

What We're Looking ForExperience & Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of project management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Direct experience with site development, underground utilities, roadway, or public works projects.
• Proven success managing self-performed civil construction, including labor, materials, equipment, and financial performance.
• Strong financial acumen with experience forecasting, budgeting, cost control, and managing project profitability.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction methods, sequencing, production, and project controls.
• Experience with project management software such as Primavera P6, Bluebeam, HCSS, Procore, Prolog, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• High level of organization, accountability, urgency, and attention to detail.
• Confident, professional, and proactive communication style.

Success Measures
You'll be accountable for:

• Delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Producing accurate forecasts and achieving profitability targets.
• Maintaining timely and accurate documentation, submittals, change management, billing, and reporting.
• Building strong client relationships and supporting repeat business.
• Developing engaged, accountable, and high-performing project teams.

Why Petticoat-Schmitt?
We live our values (A.C.T.):

Accountability - Safety first. Plan the work. Communicate expectations. Execute with ownership.

Character - Integrity, respect, trustworthiness, and humility.

Team - Shared goals, servant leadership, team development, determination, and results.
Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Project Savings Incentive for qualifying projects.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Annual Profit Sharing - Participate in company-wide profit sharing once annual goals are achieved.
• Monthly Safety Bonus - Earned when the company goes recordable-incident free.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage Options, including a 100% company-paid High Deductible Health Plan for employee-only coverage.
• Dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accident coverage.
• Up to $50,000 in employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 4%.
• Company vehicle and fuel card for business use.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Training, development, and leadership advancement opportunities.

Location & Travel

• Base Office: Jacksonville, FL.
• Project Area: Site development and public works projects throughout Northeast Florida.
• Travel: Regular jobsite visits are required based on project needs.

What We Expect

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Professional appearance and conduct.
• Commitment to living Petticoat-Schmitt's values of Accountability, Character, and Teamwork.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Agency Disclaimer
Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Petticoat-Schmitt, and no fees will be paid for such submissions.

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