Highway Construction Project Leader | Safety & Schedule

Heidelberg Materials North America; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 107,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with match

Health, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Learning & development

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead heavy/highway construction initiatives from planning through closeout, driving safety, schedule adherence, quality, and profitability on complex civil projects.

This role requires leadership of teams, management of subcontracts and change orders, coordination with municipalities and internal stakeholders, and strong client relationships while maintaining cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience, with 5+ years of project management.
• Experience in heavy/highway construction with civil practices.
• Experience working with municipalities and agency permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead heavy/highway construction projects from planning through closeout, driving safety, schedule adherence, quality, and profitability.
• Manage project documentation, change orders, and job cost impacts, ensuring timely approvals and clear communication of scope changes.
• Oversee subcontractors and field operations to ensure compliance with contract documents and resolve issues that affect execution or cost.
• Coordinate and lead project meetings with estimators, subcontractors, municipalities, and internal teams to maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, municipalities, and governmental agencies while delivering a high level of customer service.
• Manage labor resources, including union coordination, staffing levels, and direction of field personnel, while supporting the Construction Manager with reporting and updates.

Skills

Construction leadership

Project management

Client relationship

Civil construction

Strong communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead heavy/highway construction initiatives from planning through closeout, driving safety, schedule adherence, quality, and profitability on complex civil projects.

This role requires leadership of teams, management of subcontracts and change orders, coordination with municipalities and internal stakeholders, and strong client relationships while maintaining cost control.