Construction PM – Infrastructure (Travel 1-3 days/wk)

SST Direct; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking a Project Manager in Gainesville, FL to lead construction projects from startup to closeout. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety, review contracts and drawings, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors.

The role requires at least 3+ years in PM for heavy civil or related fields, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office and scheduling tools. Travel 1–3 days/week; direct hire in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field, or equivalent technical education/experience.
• 3+ years of project management experience in prestressed concrete tanks, heavy civil construction, water/wastewater infrastructure, or a similar field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable insurance.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, mathematical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, submittals, document control, and project coordination.
• Ability to learn and apply new construction technologies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from startup through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements are met.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, schedules, and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, including CPM and look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate drawings, submittals, procurement, materials, vendors, subcontractors, and engineering requirements.
• Partner closely with Superintendents to monitor field progress, address issues, and coordinate resources.
• Lead preconstruction and project meetings, including scope, safety, quality, schedule, budget, and logistics planning.
• Monitor project costs, labor productivity, commitments, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Manage change orders, delays, documentation, and contractual recovery opportunities.
• Identify project risks early and develop corrective and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate inspections, quality control activities, testing, documentation, and project closeout.
• Provide accurate project reporting and participate in post-project reviews.
• Travel to assigned project sites approximately 1-3 days per week, based on project needs.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Scheduling

Documentation

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Bluebeam

Autodesk DWF Composer

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking a Project Manager in Gainesville, FL to lead construction projects from startup to closeout. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety, review contracts and drawings, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors.

The role requires at least 3+ years in PM for heavy civil or related fields, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office and scheduling tools. Travel 1–3 days/week; direct hire in a dynamic environment.