Construction Project Manager - Civil , DOT

CyberCoders; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Supplemental Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Holidays/Sick Days

PTO

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Senior Project Manager specialized in civil transportation projects for DOT clients. You will lead complex projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, budget and DOT compliance.

You will act as the primary client contact, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage subcontractors to deliver high-quality work. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, scheduling and regulatory knowledge, with frequent field travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• PE license preferred or equivalent DOT civil construction management experience.
• 5+ years of project management on DOT or heavy civil transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and closeout of DOT civil construction projects, including paving, concrete, and roadway works.
• Develop, manage and communicate project schedules, budgets and forecasts; track cost performance and profitability.
• Serve as primary client and DOT interface; ensure compliance with DOT standards and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and manage contract documents, change orders, claims, and correspondence; negotiate with clients and subcontractors as needed.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, suppliers and on-site teams for safety, quality and efficiency.
• Implement QA/QC and safety programs; ensure OSHA compliance.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; develop contingency plans and resolve issues.
• Produce progress reports, meeting minutes, payment apps, closeout docs.
• Mentor junior staff; promote best practices and continuous improvement.
• Support estimating and pre-construction activities; conduct constructability reviews and VE.
• Engage in public outreach and stakeholder coordination when projects intersect with communities.

Skills

DOT projects

Project leadership

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Travel ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Masters or certifications (plus)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Civil, DOT

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager specializing in civil transportation projects with Department of Transportation (DOT) clients. The role is responsible for leading complex DOT construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, on budget, and in compliance with DOT specifications and regulatory requirements. The Senior Project Manager will be the primary client contact, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage subcontractors, and drive quality, safety, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and closeout of DOT civil construction projects, including paving, concrete, and roadway works.
• Develop, manage and communicate project schedules, budgets and forecasts; track cost performance and profitability.
• Serve as primary client and DOT agency interface; ensure compliance with DOT standards, specifications and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and manage contract documents, change orders, claims, and correspondence; negotiate with clients and subcontractors as needed.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, suppliers and on-site construction teams to ensure safe, efficient operations and high-quality workmanship.
• Implement and enforce project-specific QA/QC and safety programs; ensure compliance with OSHA and local regulations.
• Identify, evaluate and mitigate project risks; develop contingency plans and resolve field and commercial issues promptly.
• Produce regular progress reports, meeting minutes, payment applications, and closeout documentation.
• Mentor and develop junior project staff, promote best practices and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Support estimating and pre-construction activities, including constructability reviews, scheduling input and value engineering.
• Engage in public outreach and stakeholder coordination when projects intersect with local communities and utilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required; Masters degree or additional technical certifications a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or proven equivalent experience in DOT civil construction management.
• Minimum 5+ years of project management experience on DOT or heavy civil transportation projects.
• Demonstrated success managing projects involving paving, concrete, and roadway construction (these are highly desirable).
• Strong knowledge of DOT specifications, construction contract administration, right-of-way and permitting processes.
• Proficiency with project controls tools and software (MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, or similar) and Microsoft Office.
• Proven financial acumen: budgeting, cost control, forecasting and change order management.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills; experience working with DOT agencies, municipalities and utility owners.
• Familiarity with QA/QC programs, construction testing, environmental and safety requirements; OSHA 30 or similar safety training preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel to project sites regularly.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life and Supplemental Life Insurances
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Paid Holidays/Sick Days
• PTO