Project Manager III in Gainesville, Florida at SST Direct

Project Manager III – Specialty Concrete Infrastructure Projects
📍 North Florida (Regional Travel Required)
🟢 Direct Hire Opportunity with Superior Skilled Trades
💰 $100,000+ (Based on Experience)
🚗 Company Vehicle + Gas Card Provided
🕒 Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📦 Full Benefits Package Available

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking a Project Manager III for a direct hire opportunity supporting specialty concrete infrastructure and prestressed tank construction projects across North Florida. This is a senior-level leadership role responsible for overseeing complex, multi-phase construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.

The Project Manager III will act as a key decision-maker, coordinating between field operations, engineering, procurement, safety, accounting, and client stakeholders. This role requires advanced project management expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-value infrastructure projects in fast-paced field environments.

• Develop full understanding of contract documents including drawings, specifications, and addenda
• Ensure projects meet all safety, quality, scope, and schedule requirements at a senior leadership level
• Prepare comprehensive project startup packages including budgets, job cost setup, and execution planning
• Develop and maintain advanced CPM schedules, including sequencing, updates, and recovery planning
• Coordinate with drafting teams on shop drawings, formwork drawings, and complex construction detailing
• Review shop drawings for full compliance with contract and engineering requirements
• Lead submittal coordination with subcontractors and purchasing to ensure timely procurement flow
• Prepare, transmit, and track all submittal packages across project stakeholders
• Review bills of materials, purchase orders, and work orders for procurement approval and cost control
• Conduct regular jobsite visits during mobilization and active construction phases
• Lead internal preconstruction planning and project kickoff meetings
• Analyze weekly job cost reporting (EPIR/CCTS) for accuracy, trends, and performance tracking
• Present financial forecasts, cost performance, and schedule updates during monthly WIP meetings
• Oversee field coordination including safety inspections, QA/QC inspections, pre-pour meetings, testing requirements, and job cost tracking
• Manage unit quantities, productivity tracking, T&M reporting, and budget/schedule adjustments
• Maintain direct communication with Superintendents regarding field performance and execution
• Manage complex coordination issues, change orders, delays, and contractual matters with owners, GCs, and subcontractors
• Support timely project closeout including O&M manuals, as-builts, warranties, and final documentation packages
• Lead post-project reviews and performance evaluations
• Participate in monthly leadership meetings and contribute to strategic project planning

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience
• Minimum 7+ years of related construction management experience
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract administration
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and insurability
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a high-pressure environment

• Concrete or heavy civil infrastructure experience strongly preferred
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred
• PMP Certification a plus
• Proficiency with MS Project or scheduling software
• Proficiency with Bluebeam
• Experience with Autodesk DWF Composer
• First Aid / CPR / AED certification a plus

• Senior-level leadership and project execution capability
• Strong financial, scheduling, and cost control acumen
• Advanced problem-solving and risk management skills
• Ability to lead coordination across multiple stakeholders and disciplines
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• High attention to detail with strong documentation discipline
• Ability to manage multiple high-value infrastructure projects simultaneously
• Strong professional communication and client-facing presence
• Ability to adapt to evolving field conditions and implement new technologies