Heavy Civil Project Manager

About the job:

My team at System One is helping a few leading sitework and civil infrastructure contractors to hire experienced project managers for permanent positions in:

• Greensboro, NC
• Raleigh, NC
• Charlotte, NC
• Charleston, SC
• Norfolk, VA

Position Summary:

Seeking experienced, detail-oriented and organized Heavy Civil Project Managers to join well-established, growing companies. The Project Manager advises on all operational and management activities on projects they are responsible for. This position works closely with the project leadership and staff to ensure overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of assigned projects. Oversees or participates in the allocation of resources to ensure a safe, timely, and quality project while meeting all project goals. The Project Manager is the primary contact with owner's representative(s), subcontractors, suppliers and other company departments/personnel and pursues exemplary business relationships.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing, training, and mentoring the PE staff
• Assist and advise on business functions including workforce management, contracting strategies, and financial management
• Support preconstruction activities including design-build procurement
• Assist in develops new business opportunities relative to a client or group of clients and fosters positive owner relationships
• Authority on contract between the Owner, GC, etc. and the Company to ensure effective project administration
• Responsible for all aspects of the project's contract management, planning, scheduling, budget, quality, safety, and employee development
• Responsible for profit margins and fully manages all financial aspects of assigned construction project(s)
• Collaboratively aid in the timely drafting and execution of subcontracts and purchase orders
• Review and approve monthly subcontractor pay requisitions
• Responsible for schedule development and updates in conjunction with the project staff
• Responsible for preparation of monthly project financial projections and reports
• Prepare and review payment requisitions, communicate changes, and reports project financial status monthly
• Develop an effective plan and schedule in conjunction with the Superintendent for constructing the project and helps determine the means and methods necessary to meet project goals
• Adhere to the terms of the contract, assures quality, minimizes costs, and promotes safety

Qualifications/ Education: 

• Associates degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field (not required, but ideal)
• 5 or more years of industry Project Management experience (Project Engineer experience does not count) in site work or heavy highway; including individual projects over $20M+
• Experience using P6 scheduling software, MS Office, Financial software and/ or Project Management software
• Proven experience managing project teams to successful outcomes

Preferred Qualifications/Education 

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Design-Build experience
• DOT experience
• Turn-key heavy civil sitework experience