Civil Construction Project Manager

McLain Site Solutions; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Employer-paid Term Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Six paid holidays

Workers' Compensation coverage

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

McLain Site Solutions is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Project Manager to oversee heavy civil projects from pre-construction through closeout. The position is based in Jacksonville, FL with regular travel to active sites across Northeast Florida.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in heavy civil PM, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget while meeting plans, specs, and contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Project Management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience managing site development, earthwork, underground utilities, grading, storm drainage, and infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, job costing, and construction contracts.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and civil drawings.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and multiple project teams.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of heavy civil construction projects from contract award through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and production goals.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Monitor project progress and adjust schedules, manpower, and equipment as needed.
• Manage project costs, change orders, purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and project budgets.
• Track production, quantities, and job costs to ensure project profitability.
• Forecast labor, equipment, and material requirements.
• Coordinate daily field operations with Superintendents, Foremen, Survey Crews, and Project Engineers.
• Schedule subcontractors, material deliveries, equipment, and inspections.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor production, quality, and safety.
• Resolve field issues, conflicts, and unforeseen project challenges.
• Ensure work is completed according to project specifications, schedules, and company standards.
• Develop and manage project budgets and cost reports.
• Review project financial performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Approve subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and vendor payments.
• Review monthly job cost reports and work closely with accounting.
• Manage project billing, construction draws, and change order documentation.
• Prepare project forecasts and cost-to-complete reports.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and inspectors.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Collaborate with Estimators, Accounting, Operations, and Executive Leadership.
• Mentor Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Foremen to support professional development.
• Coordinate final inspections and project punch lists.
• Ensure project documentation is complete and properly archived.
• Review project performance and identify lessons learned for future projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Site development

Earthwork

Scheduling

Budgeting

Contracts

Subcontractors

OSHA safety

Leadership

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or Civil Engineering

PE / PMP certification (nice to have)

Tools

Contractor Foreman

Excel

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Civil Construction Project Manager

McLain Site Solutions

Location: Jacksonville, FL | Job Type: Full-Time | Pay: 85-130k/Yr

McLain Site Solutions is a Florida state-certified heavy civil construction company founded in 2021. We specialize in site development, underground utilities, earthwork, grading, demolition, and heavy civil construction throughout Northeast Florida.

Our mission is to exceed customer expectations by providing the highest quality services while maintaining a superior safety culture for our employees. We are committed to integrity, teamwork, accountability, and delivering exceptional results on every project.

Position Summary

McLain Site Solutions is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Project Manager to oversee heavy civil construction projects from pre-construction through project completion. This position is responsible for managing multiple active projects, including project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, field operations, equipment coordination, change orders, project documentation, client relationships, and project closeout. The Project Manager will work closely with Superintendents, Foremen, Estimating, Accounting, subcontractors, vendors, and other members of the operations team to maintain effective communication and coordination between the field and office. This position is based out of our Jacksonville, Florida office and requires regular travel to active project sites throughout Northeast Florida. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in heavy civil construction, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, and contractual requirements.

Project Management

• Manage all phases of heavy civil construction projects from contract award through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and production goals.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Monitor project progress and adjust schedules, manpower, and equipment as needed.
• Manage project costs, change orders, purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and project budgets.
• Track production, quantities, and job costs to ensure project profitability.
• Forecast labor, equipment, and material requirements.

Field Operations

• Coordinate daily field operations with Superintendents, Foremen, Survey Crews, and Project Engineers.
• Schedule subcontractors, material deliveries, equipment, and inspections.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor production, quality, and safety.
• Resolve field issues, conflicts, and unforeseen project challenges.
• Ensure work is completed according to project specifications, schedules, and company standards.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Review safety documentation and corrective actions with the Safety Manager.
• Participate in project safety meetings and jobsite inspections.
• Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance throughout the project.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets and cost reports.
• Review project financial performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.Approve subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and vendor payments.
• Review monthly job cost reports and work closely with accounting.
• Manage project billing, construction draws, and change order documentation.
• Prepare project forecasts and cost-to-complete reports.

Client & Team Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and inspectors.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Collaborate with Estimators, Accounting, Operations, and Executive Leadership.
• Mentor Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Foremen to support professional development.

Project Closeout

• Coordinate final inspections and project punch lists.
• Ensure project documentation is complete and properly archived.
• Review project performance and identify lessons learned for future projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3 years of Project Management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience managing site development, earthwork, underground utilities, grading, storm drainage, and infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, job costing, and construction contracts.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and civil drawings.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and multiple project teams.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).
• Proficiency in Contractor Foreman, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with FDOT, municipal, commercial, and private site development projects.
• Experience with project scheduling software.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Existing relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and municipalities throughout Northeast Florida.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the workday.
• Frequently walk active construction sites with uneven terrain.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Required to wear appropriate PPE while visiting job sites.

Work Environment

This position is split between the office and active construction job sites. Employees regularly work around heavy equipment, excavation activities, moving machinery, dust, vibration, noise, and varying weather conditions. Required PPE must be worn while on project sites.

Schedule

Monday–Friday

Typical hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

One-hour unpaid lunch

Additional hours may be required to meet project schedules and deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Term Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Virtual MD benefit
• Optional supplemental insurance (Accident, Short-Term Disability, Hospital, Cancer, Critical Illness & Whole Life)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days, with increases based on years of service
• Six paid holidays
• Workers' Compensation coverage
• Military leave, jury duty leave, and FMLA for eligible employees
• Annual performance reviews
• Career advancement opportunities
• Stable, year-round employment
• Safety-first culture

Why Join McLain Site Solutions?

At McLain Site Solutions, we believe our employees are the foundation of our success. We invest in quality people, quality equipment, and a culture built on safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement. If you're looking to build a long-term career with a growing heavy civil contractor where you can make a direct impact on project success, we'd love to hear from you.

McLain Site Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.