Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction (South FL)

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager – Civil Construction (South Florida)

Compensation: $110k–$160k+ Base Salary Based on Experience

Location: South Florida | Onsite / Field-Based | Travel to Local Project Sites

We're hiring an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established civil construction and infrastructure contractor with over 50 years of experience. The company specializes in roadway and highway construction, underground utilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, concrete work, earthwork, and other civil construction projects throughout Florida.

This is an opportunity to join an established contractor with a strong portfolio of public and private infrastructure projects, a hands-on team environment, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in heavy civil construction who is comfortable managing projects both in the field and from the office. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who understands construction operations, works closely with superintendents and field crews, and can manage the financial, administrative, and operational aspects of multiple project phases.

The ideal candidate will be personable, flexible, organized, and comfortable spending significant time at active construction sites throughout South Florida.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil construction projects involving roadways, highways, underground utilities, concrete, grading, and earthwork.
• Oversee day-to-day project operations, schedules, budgets, and overall project execution.
• Work closely with superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage project pricing, change orders, invoices, cost tracking, and financial documentation.
• Coordinate project schedules, materials, equipment, and subcontractor activities.
• Handle project administration, documentation, reporting, and contract-related requirements.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, estimates, and project requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and work with field teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Travel regularly to active project sites throughout South Florida.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong project management experience within heavy civil construction is required.
• Experience managing roadway, highway, underground utility, earthwork, concrete, or similar infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, field operations, project costs, and scheduling.
• Experience with Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting/project financial software.
• Familiarity with project pricing, change orders, invoicing, and cost management.
• Previous estimating or bidding experience is a plus.
• DOT/FDOT project experience is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or other relevant construction certifications are a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working closely with field teams and spending significant time at active project sites.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Potential incentive bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Established civil construction contractor with over five decades in the industry.
• Diverse infrastructure projects throughout South Florida.
• Opportunities for long-term professional growth and advancement.

This is a fully onsite/field-based position requiring regular travel to construction sites throughout South Florida.

 If you have a strong background in civil construction project management, particularly roadways, utilities, concrete, or earthwork, apply today or contact for more information or a confidential discussion.