Sr. Project Manager | Infrastructure, Roadway, Utilities (FDOT)

The Keystone Distinction Group; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead roadway, utility and transportation infrastructure projects across the Sarasota and Bradenton corridor, including Lakewood Ranch.

This role requires 7–10+ years of infrastructure project experience, fluency with FDOT standards, and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, coordination with utilities and stakeholders. Direct hire, confidential search, with strong performance rewards.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years managing large infrastructure projects.
• Working command of FDOT standards, specifications and permitting.
• Strong grounding in MOT, drainage, earthwork, paving and bridge coordination.
• Experience with GMP, design build or CMAR delivery methods.
• Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, plus Bluebeam.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle delivery from planning and preconstruction through construction and closeout.
• Project schedules, budgets, forecasts and execution plans.
• Utility coordination and relocation across water, sewer, stormwater, gas, electric and telecom.
• Consultants, contractors, subcontractors and inspection teams.
• Change orders, pay applications, claims and contract administration.
• The relationships: FDOT, municipalities, counties and utility owners.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Contract administration

FDOT standards

CMAR / design-build

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Civil engineering background

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | INFRASTRUCTURE, ROADWAY + UTILITIES (FDOT)

Location: Florida Gulf Coast | Sarasota, Bradenton + Lakewood Ranch
Compensation: Up to $150,000, contingent on experience
Type: Direct Hire | Confidential Search

THE OPPORTUNITY

One of the Gulf Coast's most respected general contractors is adding a Senior Project Manager to lead roadway, utility, and transportation infrastructure projects across the Sarasota and Bradenton corridor, including Lakewood Ranch, one of the fastest growing communities in America. The region is outbuilding nearly every market in the country, and this contractor's backlog shows it. The work is FDOT style: roadway widening and reconstruction, utility relocation and upgrades, water, wastewater and stormwater systems, complete streets, intersections and signalization, with CMAR and design build delivery in the mix. Real authority in the seat, real support behind it, and leadership that rewards results.

WHAT YOU WILL OWN

• Full lifecycle delivery from planning and preconstruction through construction and closeout
• Project schedules, budgets, forecasts and execution plans
• Utility coordination and relocation across water, sewer, stormwater, gas, electric and telecom
• Consultants, contractors, subcontractors and inspection teams
• Change orders, pay applications, claims and contract administration
• The relationships: FDOT, municipalities, counties and utility owners

WHAT GETS YOU THE SEAT

• 7 to 10+ years managing large infrastructure, roadway, utility or transportation projects
• Working command of FDOT standards, specifications and permitting
• Strong grounding in MOT, drainage, earthwork, paving and bridge coordination
• Experience with GMP, design build or CMAR delivery methods
• Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, plus Bluebeam
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or a related field

BONUS POINTS

• FDOT Advanced MOT certification
• PMP certification
• Experience working directly with municipalities, counties and state transportation agencies

WHY THIS ONE

Big, visible public work in a market growing faster than almost anywhere in the country, with a contractor that moves fast and pays for performance. Direct hire. Confidential search. Full details shared with qualified candidates at screening.