Senior Project Manager, Heavy Civil / Highway Design Build
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Naples, FL · Posted November 9, 2026
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About the job
Senior Project Manager, Heavy Civil / Highway Design Build
Location: Naples, FL area (Southwest Florida)
Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Bridge / Infrastructure Construction
A top national heavy civil and transportation contractor is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead a major interstate design build in the Naples, FL area. This is a strong opportunity for a Senior PM or Project Director who has run large highway design build work and wants to own a flagship job from early work packages through closeout. You'll lead a multi year interstate widening with interchange reconstruction, express lanes, drainage, walls, ITS and tolling, all FDOT work. Southwest Florida locals are great, and candidates ready to relocate are welcome.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Lead the full project team on a multi year interstate widening and interchange design build
Own the GMP work packages: pricing, buyout, cost control and forecasting
Manage the design partner and drive constructability and value engineering
Run the relationship with the owner, the CEI team and local stakeholders
Build and hold the master schedule, phasing and maintenance of traffic plan
Manage subcontractors, suppliers and change orders
Track production, quantities and monthly billing
Lead safety, quality and environmental compliance on a high profile job
Report project performance and risk to senior leadership
Mentor PMs, engineers and field staff on the project
What We're Looking For
15+ years of heavy civil highway construction, with Senior PM or Project Director experience
Has run a $100M+ interstate or major highway project as the contractor's lead
Design build experience required; progressive, phased design build or CMGC with GMP work packages is a strong plus
Strong on the business side: estimating, GMP negotiation, cost control and owner relations
FDOT experience is a plus
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management; PE or DBIA is a plus
US citizen or green card holder
Southwest Florida locals preferred; candidates ready to relocate to the Naples area are welcome
Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation
Lead a flagship interstate design build from the start, with groundbreaking coming soon
Vehicle or vehicle allowance and fuel card, plus bonus opportunity
401k match and full benefits
Top ranked national transportation contractor with a deep Florida backlog and long runway
Career track into project executive and operations leadership
Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career