Heavy Civil Project Manager – Roadway & Transportation

Stillpoint Talent Group; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company a?

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

Stillpoint AEC in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a Heavy Civil Project Manager to oversee roadway, transportation, and civil infrastructure projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role blends office planning with active field involvement.

Experience in roadway construction and heavy civil projects is required. The role includes estimating, bidding, and preconstruction activities, with support for HCSS HeavyBid/HeavyJob tools, and opportunities to advance from Assistant PM to PM.

Qualifications

• Current Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager experience with a heavy civil, roadway, highway, transportation, or infrastructure construction contractor.
• Direct experience with roadway construction, road reconstruction, highway improvements, transportation infrastructure, or closely related heavy civil construction projects.
• Experience with excavation, grading, drainage, underground utilities, earthwork, or municipal infrastructure construction is beneficial.
• Experienced Assistant Project Managers ready to advance into broader project management responsibilities are encouraged to apply.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling, project budgeting, cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and field operations.
• Experience reviewing civil construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Interest in participating in construction estimating, bidding, quantity takeoffs, and preconstruction activities.
• Prior estimating experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid and HeavyJob preferred; candidates with relevant heavy civil construction experience and an interest in learning these platforms will also be considered.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects or coordinating several active project workstreams preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant construction experience will also be considered.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between the office and active construction sites throughout Southeast Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil, roadway, and transportation infrastructure construction projects from preconstruction and project turnover through execution, completion, and closeout.
• Oversee projects involving roadway construction, road reconstruction, highway improvements, excavation, grading, drainage infrastructure, underground utilities, and related civil construction activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, resource plans, and construction execution strategies.
• Coordinate project activities with Superintendents, field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal management teams.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, change orders, material costs, subcontractor commitments, and profitability.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, project schedules, and other construction documentation.
• Coordinate with project owners, municipalities, transportation agencies, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, support field operations, and address project challenges.
• Participate in estimating and preconstruction activities, including quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, subcontractor pricing, material quotes, and cost evaluations.
• Utilize HCSS HeavyBid for estimating and bidding activities and HCSS HeavyJob for field operations, production tracking, and project cost management.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, material purchasing, vendor coordination, and project documentation.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, cost overruns, constructability issues, and other project challenges.
• Monitor construction quality, safety compliance, environmental requirements, and adherence to project specifications.
• Prepare project reports and updates for company leadership regarding schedules, financial performance, construction progress, and operational priorities.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Skills

Project management

Heavy civil

Roadway construction

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

Stillpoint AEC in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a Heavy Civil Project Manager to oversee roadway, transportation, and civil infrastructure projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role blends office planning with active field involvement.

Experience in roadway construction and heavy civil projects is required. The role includes estimating, bidding, and preconstruction activities, with support for HCSS HeavyBid/HeavyJob tools, and opportunities to advance from Assistant PM to PM.