Project Manager

H. T. PROF Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Charlotte, NC to lead heavy highway and bridge projects. The role offers competitive compensation between $140K and $190K, including benefits like medical and 401(k) matching.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of heavy civil construction experience, managing projects valued at $50M or more. You will oversee project performance, schedule, and budget, ensuring quality and safety across all operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy highway, road, bridge, and civil infrastructure projects.
• Own schedule, budget, cost control, forecasting, change orders.
• Lead field supervision and project engineering teams.

Skills

Cost control

Schedule management

Leadership

Risk identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

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.