Sr. Project Manager | Infrastructure, Roadway, Utilities (FDOT

Sr. Project Manager | Infrastructure, Roadway, Utilities (FDOT)

Location Sarasota, FL
No Remote

Type Direct Hire

Posted Aug 7, 2026

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | INFRASTRUCTURE, ROADWAY + UTILITIES (FDOT)

Location: Florida Gulf Coast | Sarasota, Bradenton + Lakewood Ranch
Compensation: Up to $150,000, contingent on experience
Type: Direct Hire | Confidential Search

One of the Gulf Coast's most respected general contractors is adding a Senior Project Manager to lead roadway, utility, and transportation infrastructure projects across the Sarasota and Bradenton corridor, including Lakewood Ranch, one of the fastest growing communities in America. The region is outbuilding nearly every market in the country, and this contractor's backlog shows it. The work is FDOT style: roadway widening and reconstruction, utility relocation and upgrades, water, wastewater and stormwater systems, complete streets, intersections and signalization, with CMAR and design build delivery in the mix.

Real authority in the seat, real support behind it, and leadership that rewards results.

• Full lifecycle delivery from planning and preconstruction through construction and closeout
• Project schedules, budgets, forecasts and execution plans
• Utility coordination and relocation across water, sewer, stormwater, gas, electric and telecom
• Consultants, contractors, subcontractors and inspection teams
• Change orders, pay applications, claims and contract administration
• The relationships: FDOT, municipalities, counties and utility owners

• 7 to 10+ years managing large infrastructure, roadway, utility or transportation projects
• Working command of FDOT standards, specifications and permitting
• Strong grounding in MOT, drainage, earthwork, paving and bridge coordination
• Experience with GMP, design build or CMAR delivery methods
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or a related field

• FDOT Advanced MOT certification
• PMP certification
• Experience working directly with municipalities, counties and state transportation agencies

Big, visible public work in a market growing faster than almost anywhere in the country, with a contractor that moves fast and pays for performance. Direct hire. Confidential search. Full details shared with qualified candidates at screening.