Project Manager

Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

Central Civil Construction
South Florida | Full-Time | In-Person

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Central Civil Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction to join our team.

Since 1977, Central Civil has built a reputation for successfully completing challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout South Florida. Our work includes underground utilities, earthwork, roadway and infrastructure improvements, airports, seaports, commercial developments, government projects, and other complex public and private-sector construction.

The Project Manager will have overall responsibility for the successful planning, execution, financial performance, and closeout of assigned projects.

This is a hands-on project management position requiring someone who understands both the financial and operational sides of heavy civil construction and can effectively lead projects from the office and the field.

What You'll Do

The Project Manager is responsible for managing assigned projects from contract award through final completion and closeout.

Key responsibilities include:

• Take full ownership of assigned heavy civil construction projects from award through closeout.
• Review contracts, plans, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and other project documents.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, procurement plans, and project controls.
• Monitor project costs, committed costs, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, production, and overall financial performance.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost-to-complete forecasts and identify potential cost impacts early.
• Manage project billing, pay applications, change orders, claims, and contract modifications.
• Prepare, review, track, and resolve RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project correspondence.
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation through Procore and other company systems.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, look-ahead activities, and critical deadlines.
• Work closely with Superintendents and Foremen to coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, sequencing, and production.
• Conduct regular project site visits and maintain a strong understanding of actual field conditions and progress.
• Review production against estimate and budget and address negative trends before they impact project performance.
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier procurement, buyout, contracts, purchase orders, and performance.
• Review subcontractor pay applications and ensure work is properly completed and documented.
• Manage material procurement and ensure critical materials are ordered and delivered according to project requirements.
• Lead project meetings and communicate expectations, responsibilities, deadlines, and action items.
• Maintain strong working relationships with owners, engineers, inspectors, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Identify project risks, constructability concerns, schedule impacts, scope gaps, and potential claims.
• Develop solutions and make timely decisions to keep projects moving.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, project specifications, safety requirements, and company procedures.
• Coordinate closely with Safety and field leadership to maintain Central Civil's expectations for safe operations.
• Manage project closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, warranties, releases, final documentation, and final payment.
• Participate in project turnover meetings with Estimating and ensure assumptions, scope, risks, and opportunities are clearly understood.
• Assist with estimating, preconstruction, and future project pursuits when needed.
• Mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers assigned to the project.

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• 5 years of construction project management experience, preferably within heavy civil construction.
• Demonstrated experience managing earthwork, underground utilities, roadway, infrastructure, site development, or similar heavy civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction means and methods.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and geotechnical information.
• Strong understanding of project cost controls, forecasting, scheduling, change management, procurement, billing, and subcontractor management.
• Experience managing projects from award through final closeout.
• Ability to understand field production and evaluate labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor performance.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout South Florida.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a related field; equivalent heavy civil construction experience will be considered.
• Strong experience with Procore.
• Experience with HCSS/HeavyJob, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, or similar construction software.
• Experience managing projects involving underground utilities, excavation, earthwork, drainage, water, sewer, roadway, or major infrastructure.
• Experience with FDOT, county, municipal, airport, seaport, and/or federally funded projects.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Knowledge of South Florida construction conditions and the local subcontractor and supplier market.

What Success Looks Like at Central Civil

We're looking for a Project Manager who understands that managing a project means more than managing paperwork.

A successful Project Manager must understand what is happening in the field, what it is costing, where the project is headed, and what needs to happen next.

The right candidate will:

• Take complete ownership and accountability for assigned projects.
• Maintain a strong presence in both the office and the field.
• Know the project's contract, scope, budget, schedule, and financial position.
• Develop strong working relationships with Superintendents and field leadership.
• Communicate issues early rather than allowing problems to grow.
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation.
• Hold subcontractors and vendors accountable for their commitments.
• Protect the company's contractual and financial interests.
• Anticipate problems and develop solutions.
• Make timely decisions and follow through.
• Lead Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers effectively.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients while protecting Central Civil's interests.
• Understand that safety, quality, schedule, and profitability are all measures of a successful project.

Why Central Civil?

Since 1977, Central Civil Construction has helped build the infrastructure that supports South Florida.

Our Project Managers have the opportunity to manage challenging projects across:

Heavy Civil | Underground Utilities | Earthwork | Roadway | Airports | Seaports | Infrastructure | Site Development | Public & Private Construction

At Central Civil, Project Managers work directly with company leadership, Estimating, Operations, Safety, Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel. We believe successful projects require collaboration between the people managing the numbers and the people building the work.

We're looking for Project Managers who want responsibility, accountability, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on the projects they manage and the continued growth of Central Civil.

Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In-Person / Project Sites Throughout South Florida

Apply Today

Please submit your resume highlighting your heavy civil project management experience, types and sizes of projects managed, and construction software experience.

Central Civil Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person

Salary : $54,774 - $92,095