Heavy Civil PM: Lead Road & Bridge Projects

The Keystone Distinction Group; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Full benefits

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in Virginia is seeking a Heavy Civil Project Manager to lead road, highway, and bridge projects from planning to closeout. You will collaborate with field leadership, owners, agencies, and subcontractors in a self-perform environment.

This role provides authority over budget, schedule, and margins, plus a robust backlog and relocation support for the right candidate. Competitive base with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years leading heavy civil highway/bridge projects.
• Track record running medium-to-large heavy civil projects as a PM.
• Strong DOT / VDOT, roadway, grading, drainage, paving, or utility background.
• Strong cost control, schedule, contract, and change-order experience.
• Ability to manage owners, agencies, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• HeavyJob, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6 experience a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy highway, road, bridge, and civil projects from plan through closeout.
• Own schedule, budget, cost control, forecasting, change orders, documentation, and closeout.
• Protect projected margins — submit accurate, timely cost and income projections and act on variances.
• Serve as the main project contact for owners, agencies, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Lead field supervision and project engineering teams; set clear roles and responsibilities.
• Identify project risks early and drive solutions before they become bigger issues.
• Protect the company’s position on contract changes, claims, documentation, and owner communication.
• Own quality control — review designs against engineering principles, company standards, and contract requirements.
• Maintain a strong safety, quality, and production culture across the project (Incident & Injury Free).
• Issue subcontracts and purchase orders and manage subcontractor performance.
• Run weekly project meetings (schedule and cost review); track and report project performance accurately to leadership.
• Submit accurate and timely payment requisitions, and know when to elevate and communicate up.

Skills

Heavy civil project management

Cost control

Schedule management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HeavyJob

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group in Virginia is seeking a Heavy Civil Project Manager to lead road, highway, and bridge projects from planning to closeout. You will collaborate with field leadership, owners, agencies, and subcontractors in a self-perform environment.

This role provides authority over budget, schedule, and margins, plus a robust backlog and relocation support for the right candidate. Competitive base with bonus potential.