Project Manager, Heavy Civil / FDOT

Connectly Recruiting; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is helping a Naples-based contractor find a Project Manager for heavy civil highway, bridge, and DOT work. The role oversees budgets, schedules, and owner relations on FDOT projects in Southwest Florida, with relocation considered for strong candidates.

You will lead engineers, APMs, and field superintendents, drive safety and quality, and ensure timely pay estimates, subcontracts, and closeout deliverables.

Qualifications

• 7+ years on heavy civil highway, bridge or DOT projects.
• FDOT project experience.
• Four year degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science.
• Strong on budgets, forecasts, pay estimates and change orders.
• Clear communicator with owners, inspectors and the field.
• Bridge experience is a plus.
• Primavera P6 or HCSS is a plus.
• Based in SW Florida or ready to relocate to Naples.

Responsibilities

• Own the project budget, schedule and monthly cost forecast.
• Lead the project team of engineers, APMs and field superintendents.
• Buy out the job and manage subcontracts, purchase orders and suppliers.
• Run monthly pay estimates, change orders and claims with FDOT and the CEI.
• Manage submittals, RFIs and project documentation through closeout.
• Plan the work with the superintendents and hold the schedule.
• Keep permits, licenses and contract requirements current.
• Drive safety and quality on every job.
• Report progress and risk to the owner and senior leadership.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Clear communication

FDOT project exposure

Change orders & pay estimates

Education

Civil Engineering / Construction Management degree (4-year)

Tools

Primavera P6

HCSS

Job description

Project Manager, Heavy Civil / FDOT

Location: Naples, FL area (full time onsite)

Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Bridge / Infrastructure Construction

An established heavy civil contractor with a long track record on FDOT work is hiring a Project Manager in Naples. This is a strong opportunity for a Project Manager, or a Senior Project Engineer or APM ready for the full seat, who wants to run highway and bridge work for a stable employer with steady work in Southwest Florida. You'll own your projects from start to closeout on cost, schedule, subcontracts and the owner relationship, much of it FDOT work. SW Florida locals are great, and candidates ready to relocate are welcome.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Own the project budget, schedule and monthly cost forecast
• Lead the project team of engineers, APMs and field superintendents
• Buy out the job and manage subcontracts, purchase orders and suppliers
• Run monthly pay estimates, change orders and claims with FDOT and the CEI
• Manage submittals, RFIs and project documentation through closeout
• Plan the work with the superintendents and hold the schedule
• Keep permits, licenses and contract requirements current
• Drive safety and quality on every job
• Report progress and risk to the owner and senior leadership

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years on heavy civil highway, bridge or DOT projects, with time as a Project Manager or a senior APM running the job
• FDOT project experience
• Four year degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science
• Strong on budgets, forecasts, pay estimates and change orders
• Clear communicator with owners, inspectors and the field
• Bridge experience is a plus
• Primavera P6 or HCSS is a plus
• Based in SW Florida or ready to relocate to Naples

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

• Full time role with an established heavy civil builder, not a one project hire
• Full benefits package
• Steady FDOT highway and bridge work in Southwest Florida
• Room to grow with a contractor that has a long track record in Florida
• Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.