Project Manager Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Project Manager — Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant

Are you an entrepreneur at heart who loves running a project like it’s your own business?

Do you want full transparency into the financial success of your projects — and a share in that success?

If you’re saying YES , and you have experience working at a self-performing civil construction company, our Construction Project Manager position at Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. might be the right fit for you.

At Petticoat-Schmitt, you’ll oversee construction projects for water resources and wastewater treatment plants, from planning to execution — leading teams that build infrastructure transforming communities across Florida.

What You’ll Do

Project Leadership

Manage all phases of water and wastewater treatment plant construction, from planning and budgeting to completion.

Oversee project scope, schedule, and cost control.

Lead and coach your team to perform with accountability, communication, and precision.

Financial Oversight

Maintain full profit-and-loss responsibility for assigned projects.

Forecast and manage budgets, identify risks, and pursue opportunities for efficiency and savings.

Team Management

Inspire a culture of safety, clarity, and collaboration across field and office teams.

Train and mentor superintendents, engineers, and foremen to deliver operational excellence.

Risk & Client Management

Anticipate challenges and proactively mitigate risks.

Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.

What We’re Looking For

Skills & Experience

4+ years of project management experience in civil construction, preferably with water or wastewater treatment plants.

Strong background managing self-performed structural concrete work.

Proven experience with profit / loss accountability.

Proficiency with Primavera P6, Bluebeam, HCSS, Procore / Prolog, or similar software.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Teams.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Personal Traits

High sense of urgency with exceptional attention to detail.

Commitment to process excellence and continuous improvement.

Ability to coach and develop teams.

Fearless communicator who protects the company’s interests and delivers results.

Success Metrics — You’ll Be Accountable For

Keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

Forecasting and achieving profitability against estimates.

Ensuring accurate submittals, billing, and documentation.

Delivering exceptional client satisfaction and project outcomes.

Why Petticoat-Schmitt?

We Live Our Values (A.C.T.) :

Accountability – Safety first, clear expectations, execution, and ownership.

Character – Integrity, respect, trustworthiness, humility.

Team – Shared goals, servant leadership, team development, determination.

Compensation & Incentives

Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.

Project Savings Incentive – Earn additional bonuses when projects outperform budget expectations.

Annual Profit Sharing – Participate in company-wide profit sharing once annual goals are achieved.

Monthly Safety Bonus – Earned when the company goes recordable-incident free.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off.

6 Paid Holidays.

Comprehensive Health Coverage Options : We offer multiple medical plan choices to fit your needs—including a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that is 100% company-paid for employees (employee-only coverage).

Dental, vision, short / long-term disability, and accident coverage.

Up to $50,000 employer paid life insurance

401(k) with 100% match on the first 4%.

Company vehicle and gas card.

Cell phone allowance.

Training, development, and leadership growth opportunities.

Location

Office : Tallahassee, FL (~80% of workweek).

Jobsites : Throughout North and Central Florida (1–2 visits per week recommended).

If you’re excited about building meaningful infrastructure, leading your own projects, and sharing in their success, we want to meet you — apply today!

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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