Site Development Project Manager

Job Title: Project ManagerJob Description

The Project Manager oversees multiple site development and heavy civil construction projects across the Central Florida area, managing work from contract award through final completion. This role serves as the central point of communication among clients, engineers, governing authorities, and internal project teams, ensuring that all project activities align with contractual requirements, technical specifications, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project estimators as new projects are awarded to ensure a smooth transition from bidding to execution.

• Review contracts, plans, and specifications in detail to understand all project requirements, scope, and constraints.

• Initiate the project buyout process and prepare purchase orders for suppliers and vendors to secure materials and services.

• Engage subcontractors as needed and prepare subcontracts that clearly define scope, schedule, and performance expectations.

• Coordinate and track project submittals and shop drawings, ensuring timely review, approval, and distribution to stakeholders.

• Confirm that all required permits, clearances, and approvals are obtained before the start of field work.

• Develop comprehensive project schedules and update them regularly throughout the project lifecycle to reflect progress and changes.

• Prepare and maintain NPDES permits and SWPPP documentation, including monthly monitoring and inspection reports.

• Prepare monthly project pay applications and manage change orders, extra work requests, and cash flow projections.

• Oversee project document control, including submittals, schedules, contract documents, and record drawings, to maintain accurate and organized files.

• Review daily time and quantity reports from Heavy Job for accuracy and alignment with project progress and cost controls.

• Ensure compliance with notice requirements related to inspections, testing, survey staking, utility locates, and other project milestones.

• Issue timely correspondence to subcontractors and vendors when revised plans or specifications impact their products or services.

• Coordinate and manage project close-out documentation to ensure all contractual and regulatory requirements are satisfied.

• Provide technical engineering information and clarification to field supervision and craft personnel so that work complies with applicable standards, codes, and specifications.

• Collaborate with the project superintendent, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and workforce to resolve project challenges, conflicts, and field issues.

• Independently manage multiple concurrent site development and heavy civil projects while maintaining quality, safety, and schedule commitments.

• Apply a strong understanding of methods and sequencing of site development work to plan and execute projects effectively.

• Demonstrate an organized, coachable approach, taking direction well while proactively driving project outcomes.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in site development and heavy civil construction, preferably involving earthwork, utility installation, and roadway infrastructure.

• Capability to independently manage multiple projects from contract award through close-out.

• Strong understanding of methods and sequencing of site development activities.

• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

• Ability to use construction-related software such as HCSS, AGTEK, Bluebeam, and Foundation.

• Strong oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with clients, engineers, authorities, and internal teams.

• Strong organizational and planning skills to manage schedules, documentation, and project resources.

• Ability to coordinate and track permits, submittals, inspections, and project documentation accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is a plus.

• Experience with NPDES permits, SWPPP preparation, and monitoring is beneficial.

• Familiarity with heavy civil document control practices, including record drawings and contract documentation.

• Comfort working with cash flow projections, pay applications, and change order processes.

• Coachability and openness to feedback, with the ability to take direction well.

• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy in reports, correspondence, and project records.

Work Environment

This role operates in a mixed office and field environment supporting site development and heavy civil construction projects in the Central Florida region. The Project Manager works closely with estimators, superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and field crews, using technologies such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, HCSS, AGTEK, Bluebeam, and Foundation for planning, reporting, and document control. The position involves regular coordination with governing authorities and participation in activities related to permitting, inspections, and project close-out. Team members benefit from paid holidays, a generous paid time off package, medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options with employer contributions, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and long-term incentives. The culture emphasizes organization, collaboration, and a strong understanding of site development methods and sequencing, within a professional construction project environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wildwood, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wildwood, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wildwood,FL.

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