Concrete Project Manager-Richmond VA

Canyon Contracting; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Contracting in Richmond, VA, is seeking an experienced Concrete Construction Project Manager to lead commercial concrete projects across the DMV region, from preconstruction through closeout. This role demands strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.

The ideal candidate will own projects, ensure profitability, maintain quality, and keep schedules on track while delivering exceptional customer

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in concrete construction project management.
• Strong knowledge of concrete methods, processes and industry practices.
• Experience budgeting, cost forecasting, and profitability.
• Ability to review drawings, specs, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PM documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned concrete construction projects from planning through closeout.
• Review drawings, specs, scopes of work, and contracts to understand requirements.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, schedules, and financial performance.
• Coordinate with Superintendents and Foremen to plan field operations.
• Lead kickoff meetings and coordinate with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and teams.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and resolve scheduling, scope, and production challenges.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage change orders and ensure costs/revenues are captured.
• Oversee quality, safety compliance, and contract requirements.
• Communicate project status and financial performance to management.
• Build and maintain strong customer and subcontractor relationships.
• Mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers as needed.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Subcontractor management

Document management

MS Office

Job description

Build Your Career with Canyon Contracting!

Canyon Contracting is seeking an experienced Concrete Construction Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of commercial concrete construction projects throughout the DMV region.

This is an opportunity for a construction professional who understands concrete construction and has the experience to manage projects from preconstruction through completion. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management, financial, organizational, and communication skills, along with the ability to build relationships with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their projects, understands the importance of profitability, and knows how to keep projects moving forward while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do – Essential Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned concrete construction projects from initial planning through project closeout.
• Review project drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contracts to understand project requirements and deliverables.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and financial performance to ensure projects meet profitability objectives.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents and Foremen to plan and execute field operations.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and coordinate with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), material submittals, and other project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and proactively resolve scheduling, scope, and production challenges.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage change orders to ensure appropriate project costs and revenues are captured.
• Oversee project quality, safety compliance, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate project meetings and communicate project status, financial performance, and potential issues to management.
• Build and maintain strong customer and subcontractor relationships.
• Support, mentor, and develop Assistant Project Managers as needed.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing concrete construction projects.
• Strong understanding of concrete construction methods, processes, and industry practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, cost forecasting, and profitability.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Working knowledge of RFIs, material submittals, change orders, and project scheduling.
• Proven ability to negotiate change orders and manage subcontractor relationships.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with field personnel, customers, vendors, and internal teams.

Preferred:

Candidates with experience managing commercial concrete subcontracting projects will be given preference.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position involves a combination of office work and regular visits to active construction jobsites. Candidates must be able to:

• Walk and navigate active construction jobsites, including uneven terrain.
• Stand, bend, climb, and kneel as necessary during jobsite visits.
• Occasionally lift and/or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work safely in varying weather conditions and typical construction site environments.
• Navigate jobsites where exposure to dust, airborne particles, moving equipment, noise, and vibration may occur.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Canyon Contracting?

At Canyon Contracting, our success is built on teamwork, accountability, quality workmanship, and strong customer relationships. Our Project Managers play an important role in delivering successful projects and contributing to the continued growth of our company.

If you have a background in concrete construction project management and are ready to take ownership of challenging projects, we would like to hear from you!