The Project Manager SkillBridge program is a structured, hands-on program designed to transition participants into full project ownership within a heavy civil/sitework environment. The plan focuses on building competency across safety, field operations, scheduling, cost and change control, and professional communication. Through guided instruction, job shadowing, and real project artifacts, trainees learn to take a project from pre‑construction through closeout while aligning field execution, financial performance, and client expectations. Emphasis is placed on practical deliverables, disciplined project controls, and developing the judgment required to manage risk, schedule, and team coordination effectively.
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing construction projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role serves as the primary point of coordination between field operations, office teams, clients, and vendors, ensuring that project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and communication are aligned from startup through closeout. The Project Manager translates contract documents into executable plans, establishes project controls, tracks production and costs, manages changes, and maintains clear, timely communication with all stakeholders. Success in the role requires strong judgment, discipline in project controls, and the ability to proactively identify and resolve risks while supporting field leadership and maintaining client trust.
Florida
Median pay: $113K/yr
What Construction Managers typically earn in Florida — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.CareerPCS publishes these benchmarks with explicit limits so they are not mistaken for an employer offer or a prediction.Read the salary methodology
DoW marked this opportunity as part of the Defense Industrial Base when Career PCS last checked the mission field on Oct 11, 2026. This directory mark does not guarantee participant eligibility, command authorization, or a job offer.
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