Project Manager

Tom Trese; 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 disability insurance

Job summary

Tom Trese is seeking a Project Manager specialized in heavy highway and bridge construction to lead projects in Charlotte, NC. With a competitive salary range of $140K - $190K plus bonuses, this role offers real ownership of projects from planning through closeout.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience managing large civil projects of $50M+, possess strong cost control and project management skills, and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Full benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy highway, road, and bridge construction experience.
• Experience managing medium to large projects, ideally $50M+.
• Ability to handle owners, agencies, subcontractors, and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy highway and bridge projects from planning to closeout.
• Own schedule, budget, cost control, and change orders.
• Lead field supervision and project engineering teams.

Skills

Heavy highway construction expertise

Cost control experience

Project management skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

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.