Water & Infrastructure Project Manager

Posillico; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Posillico is seeking a Project Manager for water and heavy civil infrastructure projects in West Palm Beach, FL. The role leads project controls, procurement, scheduling, and cost forecasting while coordinating with the project team to deliver work safely, on time, and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering and 6–10 years of related experience, including exposure to water treatment plants, pump stations, and public contracts.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering.
• 6–10 years of related experience.
• Experience with water/wastewater treatment plants and pump stations.
• Experience with excavation, dewatering, and public contracts (FDOT, municipal, etc.).
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, estimates, and financial reports.
• Strong leadership, organization, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls, contract administration, procurement, scheduling, and cost forecasting.
• Oversee startup, progress, and closeout to meet contract requirements and budgets.
• Coordinate with field leadership to address safety, sequencing, and material availability.
• Maintain owner relationships and provide timely reporting and risk management.
• Manage subcontractor scope, changes, and closeout documentation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Contract administration

Education

B.S. in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering

Job description

Overview

Posillico is Building for Generations.

Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company. Along with our Civil /foundation group, Posillico’s business units include Wastewater Division, Environmental Division, Utilities Division, Drilling Division, Paving Division, Posillico Consulting LLC, Posillico Developmental LLC, and Posillico Materials, LLC. These companies give Posillico the unequalled, leveraged experience required to complete complex structural and geotechnical projects successfully.

Posillico empowers a “people first, think safety” culture throughout our organization. This “people first” culture has helped to promote and maintain an excellent record of accomplishment. Posillico has an exceptional safety program coupled with proactive employees throughout its management and union staff. We offer all employees an excellent opportunity to be part of our developing business at Posillico, as we set the standards for excellence in the construction industry with our integrated solutions.

Our company mission is to complete all our projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while having a positive impact in the community.

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Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, financial performance, and successful execution of water and heavy civil infrastructure projects. Working in partnership with the Project Superintendent and project team, the Project Manager leads project controls, contract administration, procurement, scheduling, cost forecasting, client coordination, and project closeout to deliver work safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.

RESPONSBILITES:

• Safety & Quality – Promote a strong safety culture and ensure project planning and execution comply with company policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable owner and project safety requirements.
• Partner with field leadership and safety personnel to address jobsite hazards, utility protection, required test holes, incident reporting, and corrective actions.
• Ensure appropriate quality-control processes, inspections, testing, and documentation are planned and coordinated to meet contract requirements. Project Planning & Execution –
• Lead project startup, including review of the contract, plans, specifications, estimate, scope, project risks, staffing, procurement, and execution strategy.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor the overall project schedule and key milestones; coordinate recovery plans when work deviates from the baseline.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent on construction sequencing, look-ahead planning, labor and equipment needs, subcontractor coordination, utility requirements, and material availability.
• Manage procurement strategy, subcontractor commitments, long-lead equipment, and major material deliveries to support the project schedule.
• Identify constructability issues, design conflicts, permit constraints, and other project risks early and coordinate timely resolution.
• Financial Management & Project Controls – Take ownership of project financial performance, including budgets, cost coding, productivity, committed costs, and forecasted cost to complete.
• Prepare and review monthly cost reports, projections, and financial forecasts; proactively identify potential overruns, underruns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee quantity tracking, progress measurement, owner payment applications, subcontractor payment reviews, and timely billing.
• Monitor project cash flow, receivables, and outstanding change-order balances in coordination with project leadership and accounting.
• Review labor, equipment, material, and subcontract costs with the field team to support sound operational decisions.
• Contract Administration & Change Management – Understand and administer the prime contract, plans, specifications, owner requirements, and applicable notice provisions.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, correspondence, meeting documentation, project records, and required owner reporting.
• Identify, document, price, negotiate, and track changes, extra work, differing site conditions, and potential claims in accordance with contract requirements.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier scope, contractual obligations, performance, changes, and closeout documentation.
• Ensure required project documentation, as-built records, testing, certifications, and other closeout deliverables are completed in a timely manner.
• Leadership, Coordination & Client Relationships – Lead and develop assigned Project Engineers and project administrative staff, establishing clear priorities, expectations, and accountability.
• Work collaboratively with Superintendents and field leaders, respecting field execution responsibilities while maintaining overall project accountability.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, engineers, construction engineering and inspection personnel, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead regular project coordination and progress meetings, communicate risks and decisions clearly, and elevate significant issues promptly.
• Support estimating, preconstruction, lessons learned, and continuous improvement efforts as requested.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering with 6 to 10 years of related experience.
• Experience with existing water/wastewater treatment plants and pump stations as well as construction of new facilities.
• Experience with excavation support, dewatering, and construction in or around operating facilities is a plus.
• Experience with FDOT, municipal, utility, or other public-agency contracts preferred.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, estimates, and project financial reports.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills; ability to work effectively with owners, field teams, subcontractors, and company leadership.

Reports to: Regional Director

Location: West Palm Beach, FL – project site travel throughout the Florida region as required

Equal Employment Opportunity

Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.