Most civil contractors grow by adding equipment. This one grew by building the right team — and holding them to a standard that has turned a hometown contractor into Central Florida's most trusted heavy civil firm. They self-perform large-scale site development, underground utilities, land clearing, drainage, grading, and roadway construction across a 70-mile radius, with 25 dedicated pipe crews in the field and a project portfolio that includes contracts north of $50 million. They've built their reputation on doing the job right, keeping clients informed, and delivering on time — every time. They're now looking for a Senior Project Manager who can lead a project management team, own a book of complex civil work from award through closeout, and help sustain the growth they've built without sacrificing the quality that got them here.
What You'll Own
- Oversee multiple concurrent site development and heavy civil construction projects from contract award through final completion — earthwork, underground utilities, roadway infrastructure, and site development scopes
- Coordinate with the estimating department as projects are awarded, assigning work to Project Managers based on capacity and complexity
- Review, negotiate, and approve contracts prior to execution — ensuring terms are aligned with company risk tolerance and project requirements
- Review and approve project buyouts prior to issuance of purchase orders and subcontracts
- Serve as the primary liaison between clients, engineers, governing authorities, and internal project teams — owning the relationship and the outcome
- Provide the leadership, direction, and training necessary to develop the project management team and sustain the company's growth trajectory
- Identify and resolve problematic situations quickly, making chain-of-command decisions that protect project outcomes and company interests
- Maintain accurate, real-time knowledge of all active and upcoming projects — including risks, schedule status, and client dynamics
- Develop and maintain strong long-term relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and key suppliers and vendors
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience at the Project Manager level or above with a heavy civil contractor — earthwork, utility installation, and roadway infrastructure experience required
- A demonstrated track record managing complex, multi-million dollar civil scopes from award through closeout with full accountability for schedule, budget, and client satisfaction
- Experience leading and developing a project management team — you know how to set the standard, delegate with confidence, and develop the people around you
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred
- Proficiency with industry-standard platforms including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, HCSS, AGTEK, Bluebeam, and Foundation
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — you're equally effective in a client meeting and a field coordination call
- Highly organized, proactive, and decisive — someone who sees problems before they surface and acts before they escalate
- Central Florida market familiarity a meaningful advantage
Benefits
- Competitive base compensation commensurate with experience
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus paid company holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance with employer contributions
- 401(k) with employer match
- Long-term incentives
- A stable, growing company with a deep pipeline of work and a culture that invests in the people who show up and perform
