Project Manager - Heavy Civil & Underground Utilities

About the role

A well-established, 100% employee-owned general and heavy civil construction contractor based in Forestville, Maryland, is hiring a Project Manager through its recruiter in Baltimore, MD. The role oversees civil construction projects involving underground utilities, bridges, or both, across the Mid-Atlantic region. The Project Manager plans, coordinates and directs project activities to meet contractual, budgetary, scheduling and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate projects to meet budgets, schedules and contract requirements
• Develop work plans, monitor costs, maintain two- to three-week look-ahead schedules and give regular progress and cost forecasts
• Prepare and manage pay applications, RFIs, purchase orders, submittals, change orders, claims, RFPs and RFQs
• Maintain relationships with clients, regulators, subcontractors and other stakeholders
• Coordinate personnel, equipment and shared resources with the General Superintendent
• Represent the company at project meetings, client meetings and hearings
• Review drawings and specifications for constructability issues, omissions and discrepancies
• Identify risks, resolve challenges and coach Project Engineers, Office Engineers and Project Assistants

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or a comparable combination of education and experience
• Experience managing civil construction projects with underground utilities, bridges or related heavy civil infrastructure
• Ability to manage a large project or several smaller ones while overseeing project support staff
• Working knowledge of construction contracts and experience negotiating change orders and subcontracts
• Successful background check and drug screening

Required skills

• Strong financial management, scheduling, planning and project reporting skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Project management and scheduling software such as Procore, Primavera, HeavyJob or Viewpoint

What we offer

• Salary of $90,000 - $150,000 per year
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program