Director of Project Management (Heavy Civil & Electrical Infrastructure)

Job Title: Director of Project Management (Heavy Civil & Electrical Infrastructure)

Location: Sarasota, FL with travel throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico

Reports to: CEO

Compensation Range: $220,000 - $260,000 annually (depending on location, experience, skills, and qualifications)

Other Compensation: Eligible for discretionary executive bonus.

Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and travel opportunities

The Ceres Commitment

Ceres Global is a network of companies delivering integrated solutions in infrastructure, power, environmental services, and community resilience. Founded in 1976, Ceres has grown from a Midwest operation to a global enterprise with nine offices across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, India, and New Zealand.

With $2 billion in bonded project capacity and nearly 50 years of experience, Ceres Global serves clients worldwide through specialized units in disaster recovery, electrical infrastructure, power generation, heavy civil construction, environmental restoration, and materials recovery. These units operate as one cohesive force, combining local insight, shared resources, and global expertise to create lasting impact.

Driven by Purpose, Powered by People

At Ceres, we believe you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover and rebuild.

We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you’ll fit right in. We don’t just respond to challenges; we rise to them.

What We Are Looking For

We’re hiring a Director of Project Management to help expand Ceres Environment Services, Inc’s footprint, by leading complex civil, infrastructure, environmental services, energy and power generation initiatives. The successful candidate will Lead the Project Management function with responsibility for the performance, development, deployment, and accountability of all Project Managers across the organization.

In this leadership role, you will own the full project lifecycle and lead multi-disciplinary teams driving operational excellence and ensuring strict compliance with industry standards. In addition, you will partner with the Senior Director of Estimating to establish a disciplined preconstruction and project turnover process, ensuring alignment on scope, assumptions, exclusions, pricing strategy, schedule, resources, procurement requirements, risk, and execution approach before project launch.

The ideal candidate would be based at our corporate headquarters in Sarasota, FL. This role requires travel to include domestic and international, with extended stays to support successful project execution.

What You Will Do

Client & Team Leadership

• Establish the Project Management organizational structure.
• Assigning Project Managers based on project complexity, geography, client needs, and workload.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client, subcontractors, vendors, along with local, state, and federal partners.
• Build succession plans and develop future Project Management leaders.
• Participate in hiring, performance management, compensation recommendations, and corrective action for Project Management staff.
• Lead, mentor, train, and support staff; enforce policies and ensure certifications are current.
• Provide accurate and concise updates to senior leadership and stakeholders ensuring messaging is tailored to meet needs.

Project Delivery

• Build and manage comprehensive project plans to include scope, budget, risk mitigation, communications strategies.
• Create and oversee the Production, Quality Control, and Safety Plans to ensure operational excellence.
• Ensure all required permits are secured and manage associated logistical activities.
• Monitor project performance using project management software; maintain dashboards and key metrics.
• Identify and document corrective actions when project scope is exceeded or deviations occur.

Financial Management

• Lead the creation and management of project P&L, budgets, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and financial forecasts.
• Review and approve expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices, timecards, and travel-related costs.
• Prepare cost proposals, change orders, and Request for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) along with all supporting documentation.

Quality & Compliance

• Conduct regular portfolio and project performance reviews.
• Develop and manage Quality Control (QC) plans using the three-phase control system.
• Ensure full compliance with contract specifications and applicable regulations.
• Lead after-action reviews and oversee complete project closeout processes.

Safety Leadership

• Promote zero-incident culture by developing and conducting Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and safety briefings.
• Proactively identify hazards, implement control measures, and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Ensure all personnel maintain current training, licenses, and certifications, and remain in full compliance with safety standards.

What Success Looks Like

• Leveraged Ceres Global capabilities to expand our business offerings and drive growth.
• Delivered projects ahead of schedule, within budget and full alignment with scope.
• Achieved strong financial performance, consistently meeting or exceeding revenue and profit targets.
• Maintained a commitment to workplace safety with zero recordable safety incidents.
• Received positive client feedback and repeated engagements.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
• 15+ years of progressive project and construction management experience, including leadership of Project Managers and oversight of multiple concurrent, complex projects or programs.
• Proven experience developing and executing project management strategies, governance frameworks, controls, and organizational processes that drive successful delivery across complex project portfolios.
• Extensive experience serving as the owner’s representative and leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project development, from planning and permitting through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and commercial contracting strategies, including firm-fixed price, design-build, EPC, CMAR, time and materials, and other contract structures.
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience overseeing portfolio-level budgets, capital planning, forecasting, risk management, P&L performance, and executive reporting.
• Proven leadership experience managing project executives, project managers, construction managers, and support organizations while driving accountability, talent development, and succession planning.
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining relationships with executive leadership, public agencies, regulatory authorities, clients, joint venture partners, and key stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, cost management, procurement, quality assurance, and risk mitigation practices across major capital projects.
• Advanced proficiency with project management systems, enterprise reporting platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and data-driven performance management tools.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to support project and business objectives.
• Must be able to work extended hours during critical project milestones, emergency response efforts, or executive-level business initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration (MBA), or related field.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, PE, DBIA, PgMP, or equivalent executive-level project management credentials.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed project teams and managing multi-billion-dollar capital investment programs.
• Demonstrated experience driving organizational transformation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives within project management organizations.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance in varying conditions.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must have specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, etc.
• Ability to work in challenging environments including but not limited to adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, exposure to mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock and vibration, and loud noise levels.
• Commitment to following safety standards and protocols.

What to Expect

This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for end-to-end project delivery, including execution, client satisfaction, and financial performance. You will lead large-scale civil construction projects, managing multiple teams and sites while maintaining ownership of P&L, schedule, and outcomes.

Expect a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with extensive travel and field time. Success requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution.

This role is best suited for a business-minded leader who takes ownership, makes decisive calls, and drives results across complex projects.

Why Join Ceres?

At Ceres, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have a mission. Your work will directly impact the speed and strength of community recovery after disasters.

We offer:

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture.

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• The chance to make a lasting difference for communities.

Ceres Environmental Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Ceres does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position unless stated otherwise.

E-Verify: We comply with Federal law by verifying employment eligibility.