Build Your Career
As one of Jacksonville's Best Places To Work,
Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors has been a cornerstone of excellence in the construction industry for 16 years. We've built a legacy of transformative projects and an unmatched reputation for quality and innovation. Now, we're looking for dynamic individuals to join our family and continue our tradition of success.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM
At Petticoat-Schmitt, we believe in fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and achievement. When you join our team, you're not just an employee – you're a valued member of our family.
HEALTHCARE
Rest assured, we've got your well-being covered. Full-time employees can enjoy the benefits of Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all seamlessly included.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Our belief is simple: Your success fuels ours. That's why we're dedicated to offering the training and development essential for crafting a thriving career.
401(k)
Get ready to pave the way for a secure future with our 401(k) plan. We're thrilled to offer a 100% match on the first 4% of wages you contribute, ensuring your financial goals are fully supported.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
Our experience has proven that the strongest leaders emerge from our own ranks. That's why we're committed to cultivating growth pathways for each member of our team.
INCENTIVES
At Petticoat-Schmitt, success is a collective journey. We've introduced a range of incentives that elevate the joy of doing exceptional work into an even more rewarding experience.
PROFESSIONALISM
Our distinction as "One of Jacksonville's Best Places To Work" is not by chance. Every moment counts as we embody our Core Values day in, day out, crafting an environment that thrives on support, kindness, and the gratification of a job well done.
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CAREER ADVANCEMENT
At Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, we believe in the power of our people. Our commitment to excellence goes beyond constructing physical structures; it extends to building the careers and futures of our team members. We're more than a company; we're a community of builders, innovators, and visionaries.
SKILL BUILDING
Whether you're looking to enhance your technical skills or acquire new ones, our comprehensive training programs have you covered. From equipment operation to cutting-edge construction techniques, we provide hands-on learning experiences to help you become a skilled craftsman.
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How do you track your progress on a job?During our weekly Operations Meetings, we analyze every project and measure our progress according to the master schedule of all other projects to see where we stand. We look at our positive or negative float, and if we’re behind schedule, we identify what we need to do to get back on track.
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How do you know if team members in the field are on target?We utilize software that allows every Foreman to enter his time for his team, equipment, and other resources, and quickly see whether or not he is on budget. Every activity on a job is very detailed and production plans help us see how each team is going to do the next day so they can execute the work to meet the plan. Every single team member knows if they’re in the black or red for the budget for the particular activity they’re working on that day, so they can identify ways to ramp up their productivity if needed.
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How do you train your team?We start training our team the very first day they report to work through a full-day orientation that starts with the history and culture of the company, and spends the bulk of the day training on safety. Additionally, we have “Micro Mondays” every week where everyone in the entire company receives a 10-15 minute video lesson that relates to any facet of our business. We also offer management training to new managers, specific trainings in safety such as First Aid and CPR, and lunch-n-learns that teach about pump specifications, geo-technical testing and reports, software, and any topic that is going to help our team get better and grow.
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How do you communicate with your team so everyone’s on the same page?We engage in a variety of on-going communication activities including a weekly email that goes out to the entire company and shares highlights, opportunities, the things we’ve accomplished, and brief summaries on each project. The President, Ryan Schmitt, also sends a monthly video with highlights and shout-outs. To help with communication across the company, we are using Microsoft Teams and are working on an internal app. Additionally, we present our quarterly business plans, have ACT breakfasts every other Friday for the entire company, and hold an annual anniversary party where we review our accomplishments, recognize people for doing outstanding work, and talk about the goals for the upcoming year.
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How do you make sure the entire company is incentivized to perform well?We are very focused on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). We track and measure KPIs for safety, production, and quality control, just to name a few. These are measured weekly and when we perform well, we have incentives that are project-based. Our “Win the Day” and “Win the Project” programs offer incentives for labor hours saved and being ahead of budget, respectively. And, our “Win the Year” program is company-wide so that if we hit a certain milestone of profitability, there’s a portion of every dollar that goes in the incentive pool which is shared across the entire company. All of these are based on very strict metrics of success, and we love it when our people WIN!
Meet the Heart of Petticoat-Schmitt!
Meet the Heart of Petticoat-Schmitt!
Frank Balascio
Team Member Spotlight. - David Rowell
