Project Manager- Site Development​/Public Works - Jacksonville

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Department: Operations - Site Development / Public Works

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., we don’t just build infrastructure — we build life-changing infrastructure. As a privately owned, employee-owned civil contracting firm, we perform work across public and private markets, specializing in site development, underground utilities, roadway, and water/wastewater treatment plant construction throughout the Southeast.

We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Jacksonville team. This role is ideal for a driven, entrepreneurial-minded leader who thrives on ownership, accountability, and delivering exceptional results. At Petticoat-Schmitt, Project Managers run their projects like a business — with full financial transparency, responsibility, and support.

We empower our Project Managers to lead with autonomy, make decisions that matter, and directly impact the company’s growth and success. You’ll run complex projects, coach high-performing teams, and build lasting relationships with clients and partners.

If you’re committed to excellence, eager to grow, and ready to lead with integrity, this is the place for you.

Lead all phases of project delivery, including planning, execution, tracking, and closeout

Maintain full ownership of project schedules, budgets, forecasting, and overall performance

Prepare, monitor, and manage project documentation including submittals, RFIs, change management, and billing

Coach, motivate, and develop superintendents, engineers, and field teams

Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and teamwork

Coordinate closely with field leadership to ensure seamless operations and production flow

Manage project financials with full profit-and-loss responsibility

Forecast profitability and ensure projects meet or exceed budget expectations

Identify risks early, implement corrective actions, and proactively solve problems

Represent Petticoat-Schmitt with integrity and professionalism

Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, inspectors, and subcontractors

Protect company interests through clear communication and proactive issue resolution

4+ years of project management experience in civil construction (site development, underground utilities, or public works)

Proven success managing self-perform civil projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and financial performance

Strong financial acumen with experience forecasting and managing project profitability

Proficiency with project management software such as Primavera P6, Bluebeam, HCSS, Procore/Prolog, or similar

Strong leadership, communication, and critical-thinking skills

Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members

Sense of urgency in problem-solving and decision-making

High level of organization, accountability, and attention to detail

Confident, professional, and proactive communicator

Projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget

Forecasts are accurate and profitability targets are achieved

Documentation, submittals, and billing are timely and accurate

Clients are satisfied and repeat business is generated

Teams are developed, engaged, and performing at a high level

Accountability – Safety first, clear expectations, ownership of outcomes
Character – Integrity, respect, trustworthiness, humility — no jerks allowed
Team – Shared goals, servant leadership, developing others, determination to win

Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives

Project Savings Incentive — additional bonus potential when projects outperform budgets

Annual Company Profit Sharing — company-wide incentives once annual goals are achieved

Monthly Safety Bonus when the company goes recordable-incident free

Unlimited Paid Time Off…