Heavy Civil Sitework Project Manager

Orion Placement; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a seasoned heavy civil construction professional to lead on-site projects in Westchester County and the Tri-State area, overseeing earthwork, site development, and underground utilities, with direct accountability for safety, quality, and schedule.

You will collaborate with field teams and superintendents, review plans and specifications, coordinate subcontractors and resources, monitor budgets, and drive projects to successful, on-time completion for public and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience.
• 1+ year of earthwork, excavation, and grading experience.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil and sitework construction operations.
• Experience managing or coordinating construction projects, schedules, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Underground utility experience including sanitary sewer, storm drainage, or water systems preferred.
• Site development and excavation contractor experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• General proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil and sitework projects from planning through successful completion.
• Coordinate project schedules, field operations, subcontractors, vendors, materials, and project resources.
• Manage projects involving earthwork, excavation, grading, site development, and underground utilities.
• Partner closely with Superintendents and field crews to keep projects on schedule and moving efficiently.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Coordinate underground utility work including sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and water systems.
• Track project progress, budgets, costs, change orders, documentation, and deadlines.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, utility providers, and other project stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and resolve scheduling, field, and coordination issues.
• Help maintain strong quality-control and safety standards throughout project execution.
• Support roadway, infrastructure, and site improvement projects throughout the region.

Skills

Heavy civil

Earthwork

Excavation

Grading

Project coordination

Field leadership

Plan reading

MS Excel

MS Project

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

• Manage high-impact heavy civil and site development projects throughout Westchester County and the suburban Tri-State area.
• Take ownership of projects involving earthwork, excavation, grading, underground utilities, roadwork, and site development.
• Join an established and growing construction organization with a strong pipeline of public and private sector work.
• Work directly with experienced field teams and hands‑on leadership in an environment where you can make decisions and see their impact.
• Build your career with a company focused on quality, accountability, safety, and long‑term growth.

Location: Thornwood, NY. This is a full-time, on‑site position supporting heavy civil and sitework projects throughout Westchester County and the suburban Tri‑State area.

Note: Candidates must have 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience and at least 1 year of experience with earthwork, excavation, and grading. Candidates with site development, excavation, underground utility, and suburban civil construction backgrounds are strongly preferred over those whose experience is primarily bridge, tunnel, or subway construction.

About Us

We are an established and growing construction and development organization delivering heavy civil, site development, infrastructure, and construction projects for public and private sector clients. Our team combines hands‑on leadership with a commitment to quality, safety, accountability, and lasting relationships. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage heavy civil and sitework projects from planning through successful completion.
• Coordinate project schedules, field operations, subcontractors, vendors, materials, and project resources.
• Manage projects involving earthwork, excavation, grading, site development, and underground utilities.
• Partner closely with Superintendents and field crews to keep projects on schedule and moving efficiently.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Coordinate underground utility work including sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and water systems.
• Track project progress, budgets, costs, change orders, documentation, and deadlines.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, utility providers, and other project stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and resolve scheduling, field, and coordination issues.
• Help maintain strong quality‑control and safety standards throughout project execution.
• Support roadway, infrastructure, and site improvement projects throughout the region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience.
• 1+ year of earthwork, excavation, and grading experience.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil and sitework construction operations.
• Experience managing or coordinating construction projects, schedules, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Underground utility experience including sanitary sewer, storm drainage, or water systems preferred.
• Site development and excavation contractor experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• General proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, and Outlook.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have meaningful ownership over challenging civil construction projects and work closely with experienced field professionals and engaged leadership. Our environment rewards people who take initiative, solve problems, communicate well, and want to build high‑quality projects that have a lasting impact on the communities we serve.