Senior Project Manager, Heavy Civil / Highway Design Build

Talent Match Recruiting; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a flagship interstate design-build project in the Naples, FL area. You will oversee the full project team from early work packages through closeout, managing budget, schedule, and safety on a multi-year program.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in heavy civil highway construction with design-build or CMGC experience, and a track record of delivering $100M+ projects. FDOT exposure and PE or DBIA are a plus.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of heavy civil highway construction with Senior PM or Project Director experience.
• Led a $100M+ interstate or major highway project as contractor lead.
• Design build experience required; progressive, phased design build or CMGC with GMP work packages is a strong plus.
• Strong business acumen: estimating, GMP negotiation, cost control and owner relations.
• FDOT experience is a plus.
• US citizen or green card holder.
• Southwest Florida locals preferred; relocation to Naples area welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project team on a multi year interstate widening and interchange design build.
• Own GMP work packages: pricing, buyout, cost control and forecasting.
• Manage the design partner and drive constructability and value engineering.
• Run the relationship with the owner, the CEI team and local stakeholders.
• Build and hold the master schedule, phasing and maintenance of traffic plan.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and change orders.
• Track production, quantities and monthly billing.
• Lead safety, quality and environmental compliance on a high profile job.
• Report project performance and risk to senior leadership.
• Mentor PMs, engineers and field staff on the project.

Skills

Heavy civil highway

Senior PM experience

Design-build

GMP negotiations

Owner relations

Team leadership

Project budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

PE or DBIA preferred

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Heavy Civil / Highway Design Build

Location: Naples, FL area (Southwest Florida)

Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Bridge / Infrastructure Construction

A top national heavy civil and transportation contractor is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead a major interstate design build in the Naples, FL area. This is a strong opportunity for a Senior PM or Project Director who has run large highway design build work and wants to own a flagship job from early work packages through closeout. You'll lead a multi year interstate widening with interchange reconstruction, express lanes, drainage, walls, ITS and tolling, all FDOT work. Southwest Florida locals are great, and candidates ready to relocate are welcome.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead the full project team on a multi year interstate widening and interchange design build
• Own the GMP work packages: pricing, buyout, cost control and forecasting
• Manage the design partner and drive constructability and value engineering
• Run the relationship with the owner, the CEI team and local stakeholders
• Build and hold the master schedule, phasing and maintenance of traffic plan
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and change orders
• Track production, quantities and monthly billing
• Lead safety, quality and environmental compliance on a high profile job
• Report project performance and risk to senior leadership
• Mentor PMs, engineers and field staff on the project

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years of heavy civil highway construction, with Senior PM or Project Director experience
• Has run a $100M+ interstate or major highway project as the contractor's lead
• Design build experience required; progressive, phased design build or CMGC with GMP work packages is a strong plus
• Strong on the business side: estimating, GMP negotiation, cost control and owner relations
• FDOT experience is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management; PE or DBIA is a plus
• US citizen or green card holder
• Southwest Florida locals preferred; candidates ready to relocate to the Naples area are welcome

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

• Lead a flagship interstate design build from the start, with groundbreaking coming soon
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance and fuel card, plus bonus opportunity
• 401k match and full benefits
• Top ranked national transportation contractor with a deep Florida backlog and long runway
• Career track into project executive and operations leadership
• Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career