Jacksonville’s construction sector is experiencing steady expansion driven by commercial development, multifamily housing, and infrastructure investment across Northeast Florida. Amundson Group specializes in recruiting experienced Construction Project Managers who can lead complex projects in this competitive, fast-growing market.
What Amundson Group does for Project Manager hiring in Jacksonville
Amundson Group recruits Construction Project Managers for heavy civil, site development, data center, rail, tunnel, and wastewater sectors. We don’t work on contingency, we partner directly with Jacksonville-based and national builders and general contractors to identify, vet, and place senior project leaders who match both technical requirements and company culture.
Our process combines AI-assisted candidate screening with deep industry relationships built over years of specialized construction recruiting. We evaluate candidates on project delivery track record, team leadership, budget management, and safety performance. For Jacksonville placements, we assess familiarity with local permitting, subcontractor networks, and the region’s regulatory environment. Base salaries for Construction Project Managers in Jacksonville typically range from $130,000 to $180,000, depending on experience level, project scope, and sector specialization.
We handle the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and interview scheduling to background verification and offer negotiation, so your hiring team can focus on operations.
Jacksonville’s construction market, what’s driving demand for Project Managers
Jacksonville has emerged as one of Florida’s primary construction hubs, with activity spanning downtown commercial redevelopment, suburban multifamily communities, port-related infrastructure, and industrial projects. The region’s population growth, business-friendly environment, and infrastructure investment create consistent demand for experienced project leadership.
Construction companies in Jacksonville need Project Managers who can navigate rapid growth cycles, manage diverse subcontractor networks, and deliver projects on schedule and budget. Many firms are expanding their local teams to capture growth opportunities while managing staffing challenges that exist across the industry. This market is particularly active in commercial office and retail, build-to-rent multifamily, light industrial, and civil infrastructure.
The competitive hiring environment means that top-performing Project Managers are in high demand and often passive candidates. Amundson Group’s network and proactive sourcing approach helps Jacksonville contractors reach experienced leaders who may not be actively interviewing.
Project Manager salary in Jacksonville (2026)
Construction Project Manager base salaries in Jacksonville range from approximately $130,000 to $180,000 as of 2026, depending on years of experience, project type complexity, and whether the role involves estimating, preconstruction, or field operations. Project Managers with 10+ years of experience, certifications (PMP, CCM), or specialization in high-value industrial or infrastructure projects often command the upper end of this range.
For detailed salary benchmarks across Project Manager roles and related positions, including Superintendents, Estimators, Project Engineers, and Operations leadership, see Amundson Group’s quarterly Salary Guide. Our guide is updated each quarter with real placement data from across the US construction market.
Why Jacksonville construction companies work with Amundson Group
Our retained search model means we work exclusively for your firm until the role is filled, no split placements, no conflicts of interest. We invest time understanding your project pipeline, leadership values, and growth strategy so we can recruit candidates aligned with your long-term needs.
Our custom AI-assisted screening process accelerates candidate evaluation while maintaining human judgment on cultural fit and leadership capability. We leverage a nationwide network of construction professionals and tap our database of past candidates, referral sources, and industry connections to surface both active and passive candidates.
Jacksonville-based contractors appreciate our sector expertise. We understand the differences between heavy civil, site development, data center, rail, tunnel, and wastewater project management. We know which candidates excel in fast-paced site development environments versus heavy civil or infrastructure-focused roles. This specialization means fewer false matches and faster time-to-hire.
Hire a Construction Project Manager in Jacksonville
Ready to recruit a Project Manager for your Jacksonville team? Contact Amundson Group to start a retained search. We’ll discuss your specific needs, timeline, and role requirements, then get to work sourcing qualified candidates. Or explore current construction opportunities in our network if you’re hiring for multiple positions.
More from Amundson Group: our Jacksonville construction recruiting page and our Florida construction recruiting guide.