Project Manager WWTP; Water​/Wastewater Treatment Plant - Jacksonville

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Jacksonville, FL | Full-Time | Salaried

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 (including water and wastewater treatment plants), and site development, with expertise in underground utilities, roadway construction, and related civil infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful execution of our Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) construction projects. This role is responsible for managing projects from preconstruction through closeout while maintaining full responsibility for safety, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction leader who enjoys taking ownership, driving results, and building projects that improve communities throughout our region.

• Manage all phases of water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects from planning and budgeting through final completion.
• Develop and execute project plans that deliver successful outcomes while meeting safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Lead Project Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and project teams with clear communication and accountability.
• Maintain full profit-and-loss responsibility for assigned projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Monitor production, identify project risks, and implement strategies that improve profitability and operational performance.
• Review change orders, subcontract agreements, procurement activities, and project financial reporting.
• Foster a culture built on Accountability, Character, and Teamwork.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Superintendents, and field leadership.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Operations, Accounting, and Executive Leadership to ensure project success.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Anticipate challenges, resolve issues proactively, and protect Petticoat-Schmitt's interests throughout each project.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and company policies.

• Minimum 4 years of Project Management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Water and wastewater treatment plant construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing self-performed structural concrete work.
• Demonstrated success managing project financial performance, budgets, forecasting, and profit and loss.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction methods and project management principles.
• Experience with project management software such as Primavera P6, Bluebeam, HCSS, Procore, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• High sense of urgency with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong business acumen and financial decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to coach, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.

You’ll be accountable for:

• Delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Achieving or exceeding project profitability goals.
• Maintaining accurate forecasting, documentation, billing, and reporting.
• Building lasting client relationships through exceptional project execution.

We live our values (A.C.T.):

Accountability – Safety first. Plan the work. Execute with ownership.

Character – Integrity, respect, trustworthiness, humility.

Team – Shared goals, servant leadership, determination, and results.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based incentive…