CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - civil construction

Tucker Paving, Inc.; Winter Haven (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Job summary

Tucker Paving, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for heavy civil construction in Winter Haven, FL. You will oversee site development, earthwork, underground utilities, paving, and coordination with owners, subcontractors, and field teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

The role requires leadership to manage schedules, budgets, resources, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction across multiple projects from planning through completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in project management within construction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects from pre-construction through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Review project plans, specifications, and contracts to ensure compliance.
• Ensure safety, quality, and timely project execution.

Skills

Project management

Heavy civil construction

Scheduling

Budgeting

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full Time Winter Haven, FL, US

Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

Join the Tucker Paving Team!

Tucker Paving Inc. is a trusted leader in commercial paving, site development, underground utilities, and civil construction throughout Central Florida. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team and oversee multiple construction projects from planning through completion.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing heavy civil construction projects, including site development, earthwork, underground utilities, paving, and coordination with owners, subcontractors, and field teams. This position requires a strong leader who can manage schedules, budgets, resources, and project execution while maintaining safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from start to finish. This position manages project schedules, budgets, resources, subcontractors, and client communication to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

The Project Manager will work closely with field supervisors, estimators, clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to successfully execute projects while maintaining company standards and building strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects from pre-construction through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and project forecasts.
• Monitor project costs, approve expenses, and identify opportunities for cost control.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and construction documents.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, permits, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, subcontractors, and manpower needed to complete projects.
• Work closely with field teams to ensure project schedules and production goals are achieved.
• Track project progress and provide regular updates to management and stakeholders.
• Identify potential project risks and develop solutions to address challenges.
• Review and manage subcontractor agreements, schedules, and performance.
• Ensure materials and equipment are available when needed to maintain project timelines.
• Conduct project meetings and communicate expectations clearly with all parties involved.
• Prepare project reports, documentation, and status updates.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Handle unexpected challenges and make sound decisions to keep projects moving forward.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or the equivalent. Bachelor's degree in a related field. (Preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience in project management within construction
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and/or architecture principles.

Communication Skills:

• Comfortable reading and understanding blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs.
• High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exert force to move/manipulate objects (up to 20lbs occasionally, 10lbs frequently)
• Repetitive motion.
• Able to sit and stand for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner; and actively listen to our clients and their needs.
• Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  

BENEFITS

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Competitive hourly wages.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

Tucker Paving, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.