Heavy Civil Project Manager - Richmond, VA Area

Catoncompanies; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

120 hours of accrued PTO in the first

Job summary

Caton Construction Group is seeking a seasoned Heavy Civil Project Manager for the Richmond, VA area. The role focuses on leading civil highway projects, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and quality across site operations.

You will coordinate with field teams and executive leadership to deliver projects on time and within profit targets. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of civil heavy/highway project experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with HeavyJob, BlueBeam, and P6.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years on civil heavy/highway projects required.
• Knowledge of HeavyJob, BlueBeam and P6 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage civil construction projects per requirements and engineering standards.
• Control project budget and margins; provide cost projections and adapt to budget changes.
• Develop and update project schedules with realistic timelines for future work items.
• Ensure site safety policy adherence and implement Incident and Injury Free culture.
• Prepare project documentation and reports for upper management review.
• Coordinate with field management to resolve execution issues and manage subcontractors.
• Lead weekly project meetings and manage staffing per project needs.
• Oversee contracts, subcontracts, and supplier purchase orders.
• Communicate clear roles and responsibilities to the project team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Budget oversight

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HeavyJob

BlueBeam

P6

Job description

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Heavy Civil Project Manager - Richmond, VA Area

First Midlevel Mgr Richmond, VA, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 2145

Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Caton Construction Group, one of The Caton Companies, has offices in Cary, North Carolina and Troy, Virginia. We are seeking a Project Manager for our market in the Richmond, Virginia area.

We are searching for a seasoned, career minded Heavy Civil Project Manager to be part of our dynamic management team. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is highly motivated with a strong work ethic. This position requires someone who is dependable, self-motivated, enjoys challenging projects, and possesses a desire to be a part of a successful construction team. Experience managing heavy highway construction projects is a must. A successful candidate will show an ability to manage multiple tasks and possesses strong interpersonal/communication skills. We are looking for a talented candidate who is excited about this industry, confident and articulate, and has a passion for delivering excellence.

Project Management

• Plan and formulate civil construction projects according to project requirements and engineering standards
• Effectively manage project budget and ensure project meets projected/required margins, submit accurate and timely cost and income projections for project, and appropriately act on changes in project margins and budget variances to ensure project profitability
• Develop project schedule and update on a regular basis with realistic timetable for future work items
• Ensure overall project quality control, including review of project designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications
• Ensure all site operations adhere to Company and site safety policies and protocols, Incident and Injury Free protocols are followed, and behaviors and culture are instilled at all levels on the project
• Create and maintain all project-related documentation and correspondence. Prepare analytical reports for presentation to upper management
• Collaborate with field management to ensure successful resolution of issues between the project plan and site execution on an ongoing basis
• Approve all equipment or personnel changes and requisitions prepared and submitted by superintendents
• Demonstrate understanding of when to elevate issues and/or communicate to upper management
• Plan for and organize project staff according to project requirements, including assigning proper personnel to specific projects or components of projects
• Ensure and communicate clear roles and responsibilities to entire project team
• Conduct weekly meetings with project team (to include scheduling and costing review)
• Conduct and document ongoing financial projections of project performance throughout project life
• Submit accurate and timely payment requisitions
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of contract terms and specifications
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of project schedule, key project milestones, and reasons for delays.
• Oversee the issuance of subcontracts and supplier purchase orders and ensure the appropriate performance management of subcontractors
• Other Duties as Assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and/or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years on civil heavy/highway projects is required.
• Knowledge of computer software including HeavyJob, BlueBeam, and P6 is a plus

Travel/ Driving

Travel is primarily local during normal business hours, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Must possess a valid Driver's License and maintain a good driving record.

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K Program with 4% company match
• 120 hours of accrued Paid time Off (PTO) the first year

Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements. Starting wages depend skills and experience. Caton Civil offers vacation, 401(k) retirement plan, excellent medical/dental coverage, as well as other benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.