Lead Heavy Civil PM – Roads & Bridges (Relocation)

MDS Staffing; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Paid time off 120 hours + 8 holidays +

Relocation considered

Job summary

Confidential Heavy Civil Contractor in Virginia seeks a Project Manager to lead highway, road and bridge work from planning through closeout. You’ll work with field leadership, engineers, owners, agencies, subs and vendors to deliver robust infrastructure projects.

The role offers real project ownership, a generous base and bonus potential, and relocation support for the right candidate. A strong background in heavy civil construction is required.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years managing heavy/highway, road, or bridge projects.
• Proven PM on medium-to-large heavy civil projects.
• Strong DOT/VDOT, roadway, grading, drainage, paving or utility background.
• Solid cost control, scheduling, contract and change-order experience.
• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• HeavyJob, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6 a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy highway, road, bridge, and civil infrastructure projects from plan through closeout.
• Own schedule, budget, cost control, forecasting, change orders, documentation, and closeout.
• Protect projected margins with accurate, timely cost and income projections.
• Serve as the main project contact for owners, agencies, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Lead field supervision and project engineering teams; set clear roles and responsibilities.
• Identify project risks early and drive solutions before they become bigger issues.
• Protect the company’s position on contract changes, claims, documentation, and owner communication.
• Own quality control — review designs against engineering principles, company standards, and contract requirements.
• Maintain a strong safety, quality, and production culture across the project.
• Issue subcontracts and purchase orders and manage subcontractor performance.
• Run weekly project meetings; track and report project performance to leadership.
• Submit accurate and timely payment requisitions, and escalate when needed.

Skills

Project management

Heavy civil construction

Budgeting / cost control

Scheduling

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

HeavyJob

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

Confidential Heavy Civil Contractor in Virginia seeks a Project Manager to lead highway, road and bridge work from planning through closeout. You’ll work with field leadership, engineers, owners, agencies, subs and vendors to deliver robust infrastructure projects.

The role offers real project ownership, a generous base and bonus potential, and relocation support for the right candidate. A strong background in heavy civil construction is required.