Project Manager

Foster Lawson; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Lawson is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead major heavy civil infrastructure projects across Massachusetts. You will own mobilization through closeout, directing site leadership and serving as the primary contact for owners, engineers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, schedules, and risks, while guiding on-site teams and ensuring safety, quality, and contract compliance across all fronts. A senior leadership role with long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary site teams and manage complex owner/subcontractor relationships.
• Strong command of project financials, scheduling, and risk/change management.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and heavy civil site safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Own overall project direction, budget, schedule, and financial outcome for assigned heavy civil projects.
• Manage owner and subcontractor relationships, including negotiations, change orders, and claims.
• Direct, mentor, and hold accountable on-site superintendents, engineers, and project staff.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor performance, and materials/logistics planning.
• Monitor project cost and productivity reporting, identifying and correcting variances early.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and quality control across all work fronts.
• Represent the company in client meetings, progress reviews, and regulatory liaison.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience

Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary site teams

Strong command of project financials, scheduling, and risk/change management

OSHA knowledge and heavy civil site safety practices

Job description

Foster Lawson is recruiting an experienced Project Manager on behalf of a well-established heavy civils contractor operating across Massachusetts. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role overseeing the delivery, financial performance, and client relationships on major heavy civil infrastructure projects — including bridge, rail, heavy highway, tunnel, marine, and large-scale sitework/excavation schemes.

You’ll take full ownership of assigned projects from mobilization through closeout, directing site leadership teams and acting as the primary point of contact for owners, engineers, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Own overall project direction, budget, schedule, and financial outcome for assigned heavy civil projects
• Manage owner and subcontractor relationships, including negotiations, change orders, and claims
• Direct, mentor, and hold accountable on-site superintendents, engineers, and project staff
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor performance, and materials/logistics planning
• Monitor project cost and productivity reporting, identifying and correcting variances early
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and quality control across all work fronts
• Represent the company in client meetings, progress reviews, and regulatory liaison

What You’ll Need

• 7+ years' experience managing large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects (bridge, rail, heavy highway, tunnel, marine, or similar) with a self-perform contractor
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary site teams and manage complex owner/subcontractor relationships
• Strong command of project financials, scheduling, and risk/change management
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and heavy civil site safety practices
• Willingness to be based on active project sites across Massachusetts

What’s on Offer

• $150,000 – $240,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Senior leadership role on high-profile heavy civil infrastructure projects across Massachusetts
• Strong benefits package and long-term career progression within a stable, established contractor
• The opportunity to shape delivery on some of the region's most significant infrastructure work.