Earthwork Project Manager - Northern Virginia

LVI Associates; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Hybrid work flexibility

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

LVI Associates in Northern Virginia is seeking an experienced Earthwork Project Manager to oversee earthwork, grading, and site development projects. You will manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractors, coordinating with Superintendents and field teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in heavy civil construction, reads civil drawings, and communicates effectively with owners, engineers, and inspectors. Hybrid work arrangement offered with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Assistant PM, or Superintendent in heavy civil construction.
• Strong background in earthwork, grading, excavation, and site development.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with project management and cost tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Manage earthwork and site development projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and procurement.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents and field teams.
• Track project costs, production, change orders, and overall project performance.
• Review plans, specifications, and grading plans.
• Interface with owners, engineers, inspectors, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Earthwork

Grading

Excavation

Site development

Reading drawings

Communication

Leadership

Budget management

Tools

Cost tracking software

Project management software

Job description

Earthwork Project Manager - Northern Virginia

$100,000-$150,000

A well-established heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee earthwork, grading, and site development projects. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in mass excavation, site balancing, and civil construction operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage earthwork and site development projects from preconstruction through completion
• Oversee budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and procurement
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents and field teams
• Track project costs, production, change orders, and overall project performance
• Review plans, specifications, and grading plans
• Interface with owners, engineers, inspectors, and project stakeholders

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, or Superintendent in heavy civil construction
• Strong background in earthwork, grading, excavation, and site development
• Experience with public works or infrastructure projects is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and specifications
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Experience with project management and cost tracking software preferred

Benefits

• Stable pipeline of earthwork and infrastructure projects
• Health insurance and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Opportunities for advancement and long-term growth