Project Manager - Civil Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Heavy Civil Project Manager – Build Your Legacy

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving success and building a legacy? Are you ready to take charge of projects like they’re your own business — and reap the rewards?

At Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., we empower our Heavy Civil Project Managers to run their projects like entrepreneurs, with full financial transparency and a share of the profits. Backed by a culture of accountability, character, and teamwork, you’ll lead projects that don’t just build infrastructure — they build life-changing impact in the communities we serve.

What You’ll Do

End-to-End Project Management

Lead all phases of project delivery — from planning through execution to closeout.

Maintain full responsibility for budgets, schedules, and outcomes.

Team Leadership

Inspire and lead crews to peak performance.

Foster a collaborative, accountable team culture on and off the jobsite.

Financial Focus

Manage project budgets and forecasts with full profit-and-loss responsibility.

Drive profitability by identifying savings and opportunities for success.

Risk Management

Anticipate challenges, mitigate risks, and maintain smooth project flow.

Ensure delivery that is on time, on budget, and exceeds client expectations.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Represent Petticoat-Schmitt with integrity and professionalism.

Build trust with clients, vendors, and partners to strengthen relationships and secure future opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

Skills & Experience

4+ years of project management experience in heavy civil construction.

Proven self-performing civil construction background, with ownership of labor, materials, and financials.

Strong financial acumen with profit / loss management responsibility.

Proficiency with scheduling and project management software (Primavera P6, Bluebeam, HCSS, Procore / Prolog, or similar).

Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Personal Traits

Urgency and precision in solving problems.

Commitment to process excellence and continuous improvement.

Ability to coach, mentor, and foster a winning team culture.

Fearless communicator who safeguards the company’s future.

Success Metrics

You’ll be accountable for :

Keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

Forecasting and achieving profitability against estimates.

Ensuring accurate submittals and billing.

Delivering exceptional client satisfaction.

Why Petticoat-Schmitt?

We Live Our Values (A.C.T.) :

Accountability – Safety first, clear expectations, execution, and ownership.

Character – Integrity, respect, trustworthiness, humility.

Team – Shared goals, servant leadership, team development, determination.

Compensation & Incentives

Competitive base salary (top performers exceed $200K with incentives).

“Win the Job” Incentive – Beat the budget and earn 10% of every dollar saved.

“Win the Year” Incentive – Company-wide profit sharing (30% of profits shared after standards are met).

Monthly Safety Bonus – Earned when the company goes recordable-incident free.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off.

6 Paid Holidays.

Health insurance – 90% of premiums paid for employees.

Dental, vision, short / long-term disability, and accident coverage.

$15,000 employer-paid life insurance.

401(k) with 100% match on the first 4%.

Company vehicle and gas card.

Cell phone allowance.

Training, development, and leadership growth opportunities.

Location

Office : Jacksonville, FL (~80% of workweek).

Jobsites : Throughout Northeast Florida (1–2 visits per week recommended).

About Petticoat-Schmitt

Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, and in business since 2007, Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. is a privately owned civil contracting firm. We perform work throughout the Southeast in both public and private markets, specializing in commercial and residential site development, underground utilities, clearing, grading, roadway construction, and water / wastewater treatment plant projects.

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.