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Location: Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch, FL (Florida Gulf Coast) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: Up to $150,000, contingent on experience

Overview

A well-established general contractor serving the Florida Gulf Coast is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead roadway, utility, and transportation infrastructure projects across the Sarasota, Bradenton, and Lakewood Ranch corridor, one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. The role involves FDOT-style work including roadway widening and reconstruction, utility relocation and upgrades, water, wastewater and stormwater systems, complete streets, intersections and signalization, delivered through CMAR and design build methods. This is a direct-hire, confidential search opportunity offering real authority and strong organizational support.

What you'll do

• Own full lifecycle project delivery from planning and preconstruction through construction and closeout
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and execution plans
• Coordinate utility relocation across water, sewer, stormwater, gas, electric, and telecom
• Direct consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and inspection teams
• Administer change orders, pay applications, claims, and contract documentation
• Manage relationships with FDOT, municipalities, counties, and utility owners

Required qualifications

• 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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, plus Bluebeam
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field

Preferred qualifications

• FDOT Advanced MOT certification
• PMP certification
• Experience working directly with municipalities, counties, and state transportation agencies

Compensation and benefits

• Up to $150,000, contingent on experience

Why this role

This position offers the chance to lead highly visible public infrastructure work in one of the fastest-growing markets in the country, with a contractor that moves fast and rewards performance.