Lead Heavy Civil Project Manager – Sitework

The Quest Organization; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quest Organization is seeking a Project Manager for heavy civil/sitework construction in the Boston area. You will oversee projects from preconstruction to completion, coordinating with field teams, owners, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure safety, timeliness, and cost control.

You will develop schedules, manage budgets, perform takeoffs and buyouts, and handle submittals, RFI’s, and change orders, while upholding OSHA safety standards and quality expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in heavy civil, roadway, excavation, sitework, or infrastructure construction.
• Experience with public works, DOT, or private site development projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and engineering specifications.
• Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience with project management, scheduling, and job cost software.
• Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree.
• OSHA 30 certification and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned projects, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective execution.
• Coordinate daily with Superintendents, field teams, owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, contract negotiations, and project buyouts.
• Manage submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost reports, and financial forecasts.
• Oversee material procurement and project logistics.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and track project costs.
• Prepare and submit payment requisitions.
• Manage project changes and ensure alignment with contract scope and requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Reading drawings

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

PM software

Scheduling software

Job cost software

Job description

The Quest Organization is seeking a Project Manager for heavy civil/sitework construction in the Boston area. You will oversee projects from preconstruction to completion, coordinating with field teams, owners, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure safety, timeliness, and cost control.

You will develop schedules, manage budgets, perform takeoffs and buyouts, and handle submittals, RFI’s, and change orders, while upholding OSHA safety standards and quality expectations.