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.