Civil Construction Manager

Morgan Corp.; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

PTO, holidays, and paid winter holiday

Professional development and career/cfi

Company vehicle and fuel card

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Morgan Corp. is seeking a Civil Construction Manager to lead large-scale heavy civil projects across the southeastern United States.

The role focuses on mass earthwork, underground utilities, site development, and transportation infrastructure, with responsibility for safety, budget, and schedule. Based in Raleigh, NC, the manager will guide field operations, lead senior superintendents, manage stakeholder relations, review designs, and drive on-time project delivery while maintaining high

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive heavy civil construction experience with leadership roles such as Superintendent or equivalent.
• Experience leading large field crews and multiple superintendents.
• Proven track record delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee field operations for large-scale heavy civil projects across the southeastern US.
• Direct Senior Superintendents, Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel to ensure safe, productive execution.
• Manage safety, quality, schedule, cost, and workforce planning.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, and materials to hit milestones.
• Serve as primary field representative with owners, engineers, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Review plans and documents to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Set productivity goals and apply corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget.
• Drive safety culture and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Resolve field challenges related to production, logistics, and constructability.
• Assist in hiring, workforce planning, and leadership development.
• Support preconstruction and startup via constructability reviews and resource planning.
• Travel to project sites throughout the southeastern US as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

10+ years heavy civil construction experience

Job description

Civil Construction Manager

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Greensboro, NC

Reporting To: Operations Manager

Description

The Civil Construction Manager is responsible for leading large-scale heavy civil projects, including mass earthwork, underground utilities, transportation infrastructure, water resources, and site development projects throughout the southeastern United States. Based in Raleigh, NC, this individual ensures that projects are delivered safely, within budget, on time, and in accordance with design specifications. The role demands expertise in managing field operations, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills are essential to effectively guide projects from initiation through completion.

Work Environment:
Work is performed both indoors and outside in all types of environmental conditions. This position performs strenuous physical activity, for long periods, under varying and adverse field conditions. This position must be able to lift and/or carry up to 75 lbs., stand, walk on uneven surfaces, manually manipulate, grasp, reach out and above shoulder, climb, kneel, bend, twist, and push/pull.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all field operations for large-scale heavy civil construction projects, including mass earthwork, site development, underground utilities, storm drainage, water management systems, and related civil infrastructure work.
• Lead and direct Senior Superintendents, Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel to ensure safe, productive, and efficient project execution.
• Manage all aspects of project delivery, including safety, quality, schedule, production, cost control, equipment utilization, and workforce planning.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, and materials to achieve project milestones and maximize operational efficiency.
• Serve as the primary field representative with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders, building strong relationships and resolving complex project issues.
• Review and interpret plans, specifications, schedules, contracts, and technical documents to ensure work is performed in compliance with project requirements.
• Establish project productivity goals, monitor performance metrics, and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain schedule and budget objectives.
• Drive a culture of safety excellence by ensuring compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, and project-specific safety programs.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve field challenges involving production, logistics, subcontractor performance, manpower, equipment, and constructability.
• Participate in hiring, workforce planning, performance management, coaching, succession planning, and development of field leadership personnel.
• Support preconstruction and project startup efforts through constructability reviews, quantity verification, resource planning, and operational input.
• Travel as required to project sites throughout the southeastern United States and provide leadership during critical phases of project execution.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive heavy civil construction experience with significant experience at the Superintendent, Senior Superintendent, General Superintendent, or equivalent leadership level.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale civil construction projects involving one or more of the following:
  • Mass earthwork and grading
  • Underground utility installation
  • Storm drainage systems
  • Site development
  • Transportation infrastructure
  • Water resources projects
  • Landfill construction or closures
  • Dams, reservoirs, levees, or pump stations
  • Environmental remediation projects
• Experience leading multiple Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and large field crews on complex projects.
• Proven track record delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• PTO, holidays, and paid winter holiday
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Cell phone allowance