Heavy Civil - Senior Project Manager

Engtal; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Connecticut is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their leadership team. This role focuses on heavy civil construction projects, leading day-to-day management, and mentoring project teams. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in heavy civil construction, strong leadership skills, and a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of heavy civil construction experience managing multimillion-dollar projects.
• Background in DOT, sitework, utilities, bridges, or roadway construction preferred.
• Experience in design-build delivery methods a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project management for heavy civil and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
• Manage and mentor project engineers, field staff, and subcontractors.

Skills

Heavy civil construction experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction — We are representing a growing heavy civil contractor in Connecticut that is actively seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to take on a high-impact role with an established firm that is expanding its design-build capabilities and managing projects in the $5M–$20M range.

Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $215,000.00/yr

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day project management for heavy civil and infrastructure projects, including DOT and municipal work.


• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution from preconstruction through closeout.


• Manage and mentor project engineers, field staff, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.


• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to support the company’s growth strategy in civil and design-build markets.


• Foster strong client relationships and maintain the company’s reputation for quality, safety, and professionalism.

What You’re Looking For

• 8+ years of heavy civil construction experience, with proven success managing multimillion-dollar projects.


• Background in DOT, sitework, utilities, bridges, or roadway construction preferred.


• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage diverse teams.


• Experience in design-build delivery methods a plus.


• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.


• Competitive base salary, depending on experience.


• Truck/car allowance and annual bonus eligibility.


• Opportunity to take on a leadership role in a growing team with long-term career potential.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance


• 401(k)


• Vision insurance


• Disability insurance


• Paid maternity leave