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Project Manager, Heavy Civil / FDOT

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Naples, FL · Posted October 22, 2026

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About the job

Project Manager, Heavy Civil / FDOT

Location: Naples, FL area (full time onsite)

Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Bridge / Infrastructure Construction

An established heavy civil contractor with a long track record on FDOT work is hiring a Project Manager in Naples. This is a strong opportunity for a Project Manager, or a Senior Project Engineer or APM ready for the full seat, who wants to run highway and bridge work for a stable employer with steady work in Southwest Florida. You'll own your projects from start to closeout on cost, schedule, subcontracts and the owner relationship, much of it FDOT work. SW Florida locals are great, and candidates ready to relocate are welcome.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Own the project budget, schedule and monthly cost forecast

Lead the project team of engineers, APMs and field superintendents

Buy out the job and manage subcontracts, purchase orders and suppliers

Run monthly pay estimates, change orders and claims with FDOT and the CEI

Manage submittals, RFIs and project documentation through closeout

Plan the work with the superintendents and hold the schedule

Keep permits, licenses and contract requirements current

Drive safety and quality on every job

Report progress and risk to the owner and senior leadership

What We're Looking For

7+ years on heavy civil highway, bridge or DOT projects, with time as a Project Manager or a senior APM running the job

FDOT project experience

Four year degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science

Strong on budgets, forecasts, pay estimates and change orders

Clear communicator with owners, inspectors and the field

Bridge experience is a plus

Primavera P6 or HCSS is a plus

Based in SW Florida or ready to relocate to Naples

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

Full time role with an established heavy civil builder, not a one project hire

Full benefits package

Steady FDOT highway and bridge work in Southwest Florida

Room to grow with a contractor that has a long track record in Florida

Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.