Lead Heavy Civil PM: Site Development & Utilities

C.A.Murren; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K match

Career development plan

Job summary

C.A. Murren is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager to lead earthwork, site development, and underground wet utility projects throughout the Southeast.

This high-impact role oversees financial performance, execution strategy, client communication, and team leadership on complex civil infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, subcontractor buyouts, risk management, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing heavy civil construction projects.
• Direct experience with mass grading and earthwork operations.
• Site development projects and underground wet utilities (water, sewer, storm drainage).
• Strong understanding of civil drawings, specs, and utility coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans specific to heavy civil site development and underground utility work.
• Analyze and understand civil drawings, grading plans, utility profiles, and contract specifications.
• Manage mass earthwork quantities, production tracking, and cost control.
• Develop and maintain detailed CPM project schedules and update progress regularly.
• Perform project setup including contract review, cost coding, and budget establishment.
• Lead subcontractor and supplier buyout specific to civil scopes and utilities.
• Track quantities, equipment utilization, productivity, and cost performance.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, pay applications, change orders, and subcontractor billing.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, engineers, and inspectors.
• Lead and develop Project Engineers and field teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures.
• Proactively identify risk and implement solutions to maintain project performance.

Skills

Mass grading

Earthwork

Site development

Underground utilities coordination

CPM scheduling

Team leadership

Cost tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

C.A. Murren is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager to lead earthwork, site development, and underground wet utility projects throughout the Southeast.

This high-impact role oversees financial performance, execution strategy, client communication, and team leadership on complex civil infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, subcontractor buyouts, risk management, and ensuring safety compliance.