Project Manager - Heavy Civil & Paving

About the role

Our client, a long‑established heavy civil and infrastructure contractor based in Michigan, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead paving‑heavy civil projects from bid handoff through closeout. The role focuses on budget, schedule, field coordination, production, subcontractor management, change orders, and client communication.

Key responsibilities

• Manage paving and roadway projects from award through final completion.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, cost tracking, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate closely with paving crews, superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and owners.
• Review plans, specifications, quantities, and contract documents to ensure full scope understanding.
• Track paving production, material quantities, labor, equipment, and project costs.
• Support procurement, scheduling, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Work with field teams to keep paving operations safe, efficient, and on schedule.
• Resolve project issues related to access, phasing, traffic control, materials, weather, and sequencing.
• Maintain clear communication between office, field, clients, and stakeholders.
• Ensure work is completed to safety, quality, schedule, and specification requirements.

Required profile

• 5+ years managing heavy civil, roadway, asphalt or concrete paving construction projects.
• Strong understanding of paving operations, production planning, grading, base preparation, and civil project coordination.
• Experience with MDOT, municipalities, counties, airports, or private developers is a plus.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, change orders, quantities, and project documentation.
• Comfortable reading plans, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely with field leadership.
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple moving parts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Required skills

• Paving operations
• Asphalt paving
• Concrete paving
• Production planning
• Grading
• Base preparation
• Civil project coordination
• Budget management
• Schedule management
• Change order processing

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays