Project Manager- Site Development / Public Works - Jacksonville

Project Manager — Site Development / Public Works

Location: Jacksonville, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time

At 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.

An Exciting Career Opportunity

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.

What You’ll Do

Project Leadership

• 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

Team Leadership

• 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

Financial & Risk Management

• 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

Client & Partner Engagement

• 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

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Qualifications

• 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

Skills & Attributes

• 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

How You’ll Measure Success

• 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

You’ll Love It Here If You Live Our A.C.T. Values

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

Why Petticoat-Schmitt?

Compensation & Incentives

• 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

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (for salaried positions)

• 6 Paid Holidays

• Comprehensive Health Coverage Options, including a 100% company-paid High Deductible Health Plan (employee-only coverage)

• Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Accident Coverage

• Up to $50,000 employer-paid life insurance

• 401(k) with 100% match on the first 4%

• Company vehicle and fuel card (for business use)

• Cell phone allowance

• Training, development, and leadership advancement opportunities

Location

• Office: Jacksonville, FL (~80% of workweek)

• Projects: Throughout Northeast Florida (1–2 site visits per week recommended)

Staffing Agency Disclaimer

Petticoat-Schmitt will not accept unsolicited résumés from any sources other than directly from a candidate. Any agency or third-party résumé submissions will be considered unsolicited and the property of Petticoat-Schmitt. Petticoat-Schmitt will not pay any placement or referral fees for such submissions.

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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