General Manager - Heavy Civil

The Quest Organization; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quest Organization seeks a General Manager to lead its Heavy Civil/Road Construction Division, overseeing P&L, operations, estimating, project execution, safety, client relationships and team development. The role requires 15+ years in heavy civil projects, leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and proven handling of DOT or municipal roadway programs; Bachelor’s in CM or CE preferred.

This executive will champion safety, ensure project delivery from preconstruction to closeout, and drive

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership managing a Heavy Civil/Road Construction business unit.
• Proven experience with DOT, municipal, state, or federally funded roadway projects.
• P&L ownership including WIP, cost-to-complete forecasting, backlog, and cash flow.
• Strong estimating, project management, scheduling, field operations, and construction financials.
• BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for the Heavy Civil Division, overseeing operations, financial performance, safety, quality, and project execution.
• Own divisional P&L, including revenue, profitability, forecasting, backlog, WIP, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Lead and develop Project Executives, Superintendents, Estimators, and operational leadership.
• Oversee estimating, bidding, contract negotiations, and preconstruction planning for major civil infrastructure projects.
• Ensure successful execution of roadway, highway, bridge, utility, and site development projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Drive operational consistency, risk management, resource planning, and continuous improvement across the division.

Skills

Leadership

Heavy civil

Executive communication

Contract negotiation

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS

Procore

Viewpoint

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

General Manager – Heavy Civil / Road Construction

Our client is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead its Heavy Civil/Road Construction Division. This executive leadership role is responsible for the overall performance of the business unit, including P& L, operations, estimating, project execution, safety, client relationships, and team development. The General Manager will oversee a portfolio of roadway and civil infrastructure projects while driving operational excellence and strategic growth.

Responsibilities:

• Provide executive leadership for the Heavy Civil Division, overseeing operations, financial performance, safety, quality, and project execution.
• Own divisional P& L, including revenue, profitability, forecasting, backlog, WIP, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Lead and develop Project Executives, Superintendents, Estimators, and operational leadership.
• Oversee estimating, bidding, contract negotiations, and preconstruction planning for major civil infrastructure projects.
• Ensure successful execution of roadway, highway, bridge, utility, and site development projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Drive operational consistency, risk management, resource planning, and continuous improvement across the division.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with owners, municipalities, DOTs, developers, engineers, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop strategic growth initiatives and expand market presence.
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction, with significant experience delivering roadway, highway, bridge, utility, or other transportation infrastructure projects.

Required:

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing a Heavy Civil/Road Construction business unit, regional operation, or large portfolio of civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience with DOT, municipal, state, or federally funded roadway projects.
• Previous experience as a General Manager, Vice President of Operations, Operations Manager, Regional Manager, or equivalent executive leadership role within a heavy civil contractor.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil estimating, project management, scheduling, field operations, equipment management, and construction financials.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership, including WIP, cost-to-complete forecasting, backlog management, cash flow, job costing, claims, change orders, and profitability.
• Proven ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams, including Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and Field Operations.
• Strong business development, client relationship management, contract negotiation, and executive communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and quality management.
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., HCSS, Procore, Viewpoint, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.