Project Manager — WWTP; Water​/Wastewater Treatment Plant - Jacksonville

Career Opportunities with Petticoat-Schmitt

Careers At Petticoat-Schmitt

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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 Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Anticipate challenges and proactively mitigate risks.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.

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.
• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

Unlimited Paid Time Off.

6 Paid Holidays.

Comprehensive health coverage options, including a 100% company‑paid High Deductible Health Plan (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.

Training, development, and leadership growth opportunities.

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

Jobsites: Throughout Northeast 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.