Project Manager - Heavy Civil / Highway

About the role

An established heavy civil construction contractor specializing in highway infrastructure, asphalt paving and site preparation is looking for an experienced Project Manager in Ashburn, Virginia. The role oversees construction projects from initial planning and setup through execution and closeout, managing one or several contracts of $2 million to $25 million or more. The position coordinates with field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, accounting and executive leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil, highway and infrastructure projects from preconstruction planning through closeout.
• Coordinate reviews of project plans, permits, geotechnical borings and bid documents.
• Oversee vendor buyouts, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, quantity calculations and utility mark-outs.
• Develop and run project-specific safety plans, pre-task planning, site visits and safety meetings.
• Coordinate schedules, labor, equipment, materials and subcontractors to meet deadlines.
• Set up quality control plans, coordinate inspections and maintain redlined as-built documentation.
• Review invoices, monthly requisitions, pay quantities and change-order pricing, and track costs, cost codes, payroll and quarterly forecasts with accounting and the CFO.
• Maintain project records in Procore and other systems, manage material certifications and closeout, and report project status and financial performance to leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in civil, heavy highway or infrastructure construction.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety practices.
• Familiarity with traffic control, underground utilities, drainage, excavation, grading, retaining walls and asphalt and concrete paving.
• Understanding of project controls, cost management, scheduling, subcontract administration and change-order management.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn HCSS Heavy Bid, HCSS Heavy Job, Sage 300, Procore, Bluebeam and similar tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills, with attention to detail.

What we offer

• Salary of $100,000 to $150,000 depending on experience, plus a year-end performance bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, with the employer covering 100% of premiums and deductibles for single plans.
• Corporate profit-sharing, 401(k), life insurance and voluntary benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick leave and ten paid holidays.
• Professional development and technical training.