Project Manager

Keystone Distinction Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Project Manager for heavy highway and bridge projects in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, especially managing projects of $50M or more.

This role involves managing all project aspects from planning to closeout while working directly with owners and subcontractors. A competitive salary range of $140K to $190K, along with bonuses and comprehensive benefits, make this an outstanding opportunity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy highway, road, and bridge construction experience.
• Experience managing projects ideally over $50M.
• Strong background in DOT, roadway, and civil infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy highway, road, and bridge projects.
• Oversee schedule, budget, and cost control.
• Serve as main contact for all project stakeholders.
• Lead project engineering teams and field supervision.

Skills

Heavy highway construction

Bridge construction

Project management

Cost control

Schedule management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Project Manager — Heavy Highway / Road / Bridge

Location: Charlotte, NC

Compensation: $140,000 – $190,000 base, plus bonus and full benefits

Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Bridge Construction

A confidential heavy civil contractor is hiring a Project Manager in the Charlotte market.

This is a strong opportunity for a PM who has already managed DOT, roadway, bridge, or major civil infrastructure work and wants a role with real project ownership, strong compensation, and long-term backlog.

You’ll lead heavy highway and bridge projects from planning through closeout, working with field leadership, project engineers, owners, agencies, subcontractors, and vendors.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Manage heavy highway, road, bridge, and civil infrastructure projects.

Own schedule, budget, cost control, forecasting, change orders, documentation, and closeout.

Serve as the main project contact for owners, agencies, subcontractors, and vendors.

Lead field supervision and project engineering teams.

Track project performance and report accurately to leadership.

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.

Maintain a strong safety, quality, and production culture across the project.

What We’re Looking For

10+ years of current or recent heavy highway, road, and bridge construction experience.

Experience managing medium to large heavy civil projects, ideally $50M+.

Strong DOT, roadway, bridge, grading, drainage, paving, utility, or civil infrastructure background.

Ability to manage owners, agencies, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Strong cost control, schedule, contract, and change-order experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

OSHA 30 preferred.

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

Base salary range is $140K – $190K, depending on experience.

Bonus opportunity.

Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

401(k) with company match.

Paid time off.

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.

Long-term heavy civil backlog in the Carolinas.

Career path for someone who wants to lead meaningful infrastructure work.