Project Manager — Site Development​/Public Works

Project Manager — Site Development / Public Works

At Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., we don't just build infrastructure—we build life-changing infrastructure. We are a privately owned, employee-owned (ESOP) civil contracting firm based in Jacksonville, FL.

We specialize in public works, water resources, and site development, with expertise in underground utilities, roadway construction, and related civil infrastructure.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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…