Civil PM

Michael Page; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus structure

Cell phone and laptop

Paid time off/personal days/sick days

Excellent benefits - health, medical, 

401k plan available

Job summary

MPI is actively seeking a Civil Project Manager to lead field operations on commercial civil work in the Philadelphia area. You will oversee grading, earthwork, utilities, paving, and concrete, while mentoring crews and coordinating with owners, engineers, and subcontractors.

A solid PM background and 6+ years in civil/construction are required. Responsibilities include budgeting support, schedule control, QA/QC, and strict OSHA/safety adherence.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of civil or commercial construction with PM responsibilities.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience preparing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed cost estimates.
• Strong understanding of earthwork, utilities, concrete, paving, and site development.
• Proficiency with estimating and PM software (HCSS, Bluebeam, Procore, Primavera).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and contract docs.
• Knowledge of subcontractor procurement, bid analysis, and negotiations.
• OSHA knowledge or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide field leadership for civil construction on commercial projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise grading, earthwork, utilities, paving, and concrete.
• Direct, mentor, and manage field personnel, foremen, and subs.
• Build relationships with project mgmt, engineers, subs, inspectors, and owners.
• Interpret drawings, specs, and project requirements.
• Coordinate work sequencing and logistics to support schedule.
• Monitor labor productivity, equipment usage, and materials.
• Assist with budget control by tracking quantities, hours, and costs.
• Ensure QA/QC through inspections and documentation.
• Enforce safety programs, OSHA compliance, and regs.
• Identify risks and resolve field issues to avoid delays/cost overruns.
• Support leadership with subcontractor coordination and constructability input.

Skills

Project leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS

Bluebeam

Procore

Primavera

Job description

• Company has a strong, existing pipeline of business
• Competitive pay and benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a full-service General Contractor/Construction Manager that has been in business for 15 years. This company, which is experiencing rapid growth, is renowned in the Philadelphia area. Team members are valued beyond the projects, which contributes to the strong company culture. Our client is currently seeking a motivated Civil PM to join their growing team who is looking to grow with the business.

Job Description

• Provide overall field leadership for civil construction activities on commercial projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily site operations including grading, earthwork, utilities, paving, and concrete work.
• Direct, mentor, and manage field personnel, foremen, and subcontractors to achieve productivity, safety, and quality goals.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with project management, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, and owners.
• Interpret and enforce construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate work sequencing and logistics to support and maintain the project schedule.
• Monitor labor productivity, equipment usage, and material delivery to ensure efficient operations.
• Assist with budget control by tracking quantities, labor hours, and costs, and identifying potential cost impacts.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Assurance/Quality Control standards through inspections, testing, and documentation.
• Enforce site safety programs, OSHA compliance, and environmental regulations at all times.
• Identify construction risks and proactively resolve field issues to minimize schedule delays and cost overruns.
• Support project leadership with subcontractor coordination, change management, and constructability input.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 6+ years' experience in civil or commercial construction, with demonstrated estimating and project management responsibilities.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field strongly preferred.
• Experience preparing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed cost estimates for civil construction projects.
• Strong understanding of earthwork, utilities, concrete, paving, and site development scopes.
• Proficiency with estimating and project management software (e.g., HCSS, Bluebeam, Procore, Primavera, or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of subcontractor procurement, bid analysis, and contract negotiations.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• OSHA certification or knowledge of construction safety standards preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across project teams and stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus structure
• Cell phone and laptop
• Paid time off/personal days/sick days
• Excellent benefits - health, medical, vision, dental
• 401k plan available