Pavement Project Manager- Durham, NC

The Lane Construction Corporation; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane Construction Corporation is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support large highway construction projects in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. The role focuses on monitoring scheduling, forecasting, cost control, and risk mitigation to minimize delays and budget overruns.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of heavy civil highway construction experience, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in heavy civil highway construction.
• Strong prioritization, organizational skills, and detail orientation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor scheduling, forecasting, and cost control to influence project performance.
• Identify and mitigate risks to minimize delays and cost overruns.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to resolve design changes.
• Communicate risks and status in project review meetings.
• Drive claims and change orders tracking and reporting.
• Oversee procurement to align with budget.
• Ensure CPM schedules are developed and used throughout the project.
• Direct contract management to resolve contractual issues.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Field oversight

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Requisition ID11448-Posted05/19/2026-Lane - Blythe Const - JV Expense (3435)-Project Management-Bachelor's Degree

Lane Construction is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country’s transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges

Position will support large highway construction projects in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area.

Influences the financial performance of a project by monitoring scheduling, forecasting, and cost control efforts.

Identifies and mitigates risks to minimize project delays and cost overruns.

Conducts regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance.

Collaborates with engineers, and other stakeholders to resolve design issues and address any changes.

Closely monitors communicates risks, status etc. in project review meetings.

Drives the pursuit of claims & change orders, tracks and reports on progress.

Oversees procurement or Buy-out process to ensure it adheres to set budget.

Ensures the development & use of a CPM schedule throughout the life of the project.

Directs project contract management to review, address and resolve contractual issues & claims.

Establishes and promotes a safety culture.

Oversees procurement or Buy-out process to ensure it adheres to set budget.

Establishes and maintains relationships with key business partners and stakeholders.

Ensures subcontractors and suppliers are closely managed.

Manages employees by mentoring, coaching, providing feedback and assessing performance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ years of engineering experience in heavy civil - highway construction
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.