Project Manager – Civil Construction

Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction / Site Development

• Are you tired of working in environments that don’t allow you to take control of your own success?
• Are you driven, detail-oriented, and self-disciplined?
• Are you a master of your craft with a growth mindset, always looking for ways to improve yourself or processes?

If so, the Project Manager role here at Petticoat-Schmitt might be the perfect fit for you.

We want to talk to you if…

• You are someone that takes a systematic and deliberate approach to managing your work.
• You are an analytical problem-solver that enjoys driving for results.
• You run your jobs. They don’t run you.

Qualifications:

• To be successful in this role, you will need…
  • Experience managing heavy civil construction projects.
  • A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or additional experience/expertise in the civil construction industry)
  • An understanding of civil construction principles, operations, and logistics.
  • Leadership and management skills to keep the pressure on and drive for results.
  • To maintain relationships with internal and external customers through a culture of accountability and respect.
  • A proven track record of maintaining accurate production budgets as well as cost analysis and forecasting.
  • Proficiency with computers and software such as: MS Excel, MS Project, and Primavera P6
  • Experience using HCSS, HeavyJob, HeavyBid, or other construction software for heavy civil projects.
• Ideally you have…
  • Experience with residential and commercial site development and/or public works projects including the installation of water/sewer/storm utilities and earthmoving.

Please DON’T APPLY if…

• You hate reading books and challenging yourself to improve personally and professionally.
• You don’t value honest feedback aimed at improvement.
• You aren’t determined to be an expert and share that expertise with other team members.
• You aren’t going to take extreme ownership of assigned projects and do everything within your power to win.

We take our people and culture seriously and require that every member of our team exhibits our core values. It’s not just what’s on the wall… It’s what walks down the hall. This is how we A.C.T.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Our project managers take control and ownership of the planning, preparation, and execution of assigned projects. They are relentless and communicate expectations clearly, concisely, and consistently so that everyone is on the same page. They ensure the entire team knows the plan to win, and that results and safety are always prioritized.

CHARACTER

Our project managers keep the pressure on but are expected to operate with respect and integrity at all times. They honor their commitments and follow through. They are humble and make sure all of our customers know they are valued – internal and external. No jerks allowed.

TEAM

Our project managers share their vision, wisdom, and technical expertise. They engage, develop, and elevate their team members by setting and meeting goals as a team. Acting as servant leaders, they provide the tools for everyone to be their best and create an environment in which we can utilize the genius of the entire team. That’s what it takes to win.

What we bring to the table:

• UNLIMITED PAID TIME OFF POLICY – Yes, you read that right.
  • Work hard, play hard. Right people = less rules.
• Training and Development programs and workshops
  • Improve yourself personally and professionally
• Training software/applications for self-directed learning
• Health insurance – We pay 90% of premiums for our employees.
• 401(k) with 100% match on the first 4% of wages contributed.
• $15,000 Life Insurance policy - Included for every employee.
• Dental insurance – Optional and available for employee and household.
• Vision insurance – Optional and available for employee and household.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability – Employee option.
• Access to financial and health benefits experts to make the best decisions for your retirement and health.
• Paid Holidays

Compensation for this opportunity:

• Up to $135,000 base salary
• Company Vehicle and Fuel Card
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Project Performance Incentive (“Win the Job”)
  • Beat the budget and get 10% of every dollar you save.
• Company Performance Incentive (“Win the Year”)
  • After meeting minimum performance standards, 30% of the company’s profits are shared among the employees.
• Safety Bonus
  • Every employee gets a safety bonus each month when the company goes without a recordable incident.
• Total value of compensation could exceed $175,000

Location Information:

• Office = Jacksonville, FL 32216 (Phillips Hwy between University and JTB)
  • Expect to spend ~80% of your workweek here.
• Jobsites = throughout NE Florida (mainly within ~40 miles of Jacksonville)
  • Visiting jobsite 1-2 times per week is common and recommended.

NOTICE: Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

About Petticoat-Schmitt:

Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL and in business since 2007, Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., is a privately owned civil contracting firm. Petticoat-Schmitt performs work throughout the southeast in public and private markets and specializes in commercial and residential site development, underground utilities, clearing, grading, and roadway construction, as well as water and wastewater treatment plant construction.

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.