Lead Project Manager, Heavy Civil & VDOT - Relocate to VA

Workforce Recruiter; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Workforce Recruiter is seeking a Project Manager for heavy civil highway and utility projects in Virginia. The role oversees cost, schedule and profitability from buyout through closeout, coordinating with field teams and managing subs, vendors and pay apps.

VDOT experience is highly valued and relocation is available. You will lead project meetings, reviews, and change orders, serving as the primary point of contact for VDOT and owners while mentoring junior engineers and APMs on the team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years on heavy civil, highway or utility projects with recent PM/APM experience.
• VDOT or other DOT project experience strongly preferred.
• Proven cost, schedule and change order management.
• BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to relocate to Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Own project cost, schedule and profit from buyout through closeout.
• Build and manage the project schedule with the field team.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and purchase orders.
• Run monthly pay applications, cost reports and forecasts.
• Handle change orders and owner negotiations.
• Be the main contact for VDOT and owner representatives.
• Lead weekly project meetings and cost reviews.
• Work with the superintendent on production and safety.
• Mentor APMs and project engineers.

Skills

Cost control

Schedule management

Change order management

VDOT experience

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS HeavyJob

HeavyBid

P6

Job description

Workforce Recruiter is seeking a Project Manager for heavy civil highway and utility projects in Virginia. The role oversees cost, schedule and profitability from buyout through closeout, coordinating with field teams and managing subs, vendors and pay apps.

VDOT experience is highly valued and relocation is available. You will lead project meetings, reviews, and change orders, serving as the primary point of contact for VDOT and owners while mentoring junior engineers and APMs on the team.