Project Manager

C. A. Murren & Sons Company, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K match

Career development plan

Job summary

C. A. Murren & Sons Company, Inc.

is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead heavy civil site development, earthwork and underground wet utilities across the Southeast. You will guide field teams and subcontractors, manage safety, schedules, and budgets to deliver complex civil infrastructure projects. The role requires 5+ years in heavy civil construction, strong drawing interpretation, and leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing heavy civil construction projects.
• Direct experience with mass grading, site development and underground wet utilities.
• Strong ability to read civil drawings, specs and coordinate utilities.
• Experience managing self-perform civil teams and tracking job costs.
• Proficiency with project scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans for heavy civil site development and utilities.
• Analyze civil drawings, grading plans, utility profiles and specs.
• Manage earthwork quantities, production tracking and cost control.
• Create and maintain CPM schedules and update progress regularly.
• Lead subcontractor and supplier buyout for civil scopes and utilities.
• Track quantities, equipment utilization, productivity and cost performance.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, pay apps, changes and subcontractor billing.
• Maintain relationships with owners, engineers and inspectors.
• Lead Project Engineers and field teams, ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Project management

Mass grading

Site development

Underground utilities

Leadership

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager – Heavy Civil Site Development

Do you thrive managing large-scale earthwork and underground utility projects from start to finish?

Are you experienced in site development, mass grading, and wet utilities—and confident leading field teams and subcontractors to successful execution?

C.A. Murren is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager to lead earthwork, site development, and underground wet utility projects (water, sewer, and storm drainage) throughout the Southeast region. This is a high-impact role responsible for financial performance, execution strategy, client communication, and team leadership on complex civil infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans specific to heavy civil site development and underground utility work
• Analyze and fully understand civil drawings, grading plans, utility profiles, and contract specifications
• Manage mass earthwork quantities, production tracking, and cost control
• Develop and maintain detailed CPM project schedules and update progress regularly
• Perform project setup including contract review, cost coding, and budget establishment
• Lead subcontractor and supplier buyout specific to civil scopes and utilities
• Track quantities, equipment utilization, productivity, and cost performance
• Manage RFIs, submittals, pay applications, change orders, and subcontractor billing
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, engineers, and inspectors
• Lead and develop Project Engineers and field teams
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures
• Proactively identify risk and implement solutions to maintain project performance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing heavy civil construction projects
• Direct experience with:
  • Mass grading and earthwork operations
  • Site development projects
  • Underground wet utilities (water, sewer, storm drainage)
• Strong understanding of civil drawings, specifications, and utility coordination
• Experience managing self-perform civil teams preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage project financials and job cost tracking
• Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Participation in pre-employment and random drug screening program
• Subject to background screening

C.A. Murren is a full-service, well established industrial, civil, and power industry contractor performing work throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic United States with offices located in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Virginia. For more than 40 years, we have offered the highest levels of industrial site development performance, and we are proud of our long legacy of serving the Southeast. Our philosophy is to focus on both the human element and the high quality, sustainable construction that makes us who we are. We are completely dedicated to serving our clients and the team members who make C. A. Murren a team and family-oriented experience like few others. We pride ourselves in over 40 years of safety and quality work in the heavy civil construction industry.

We have an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and 401K match! We also have a career development plan which offers continued growth for your career goals!

We are seeking a Project Manager with 5+ years of experience with heavy civil construction experience. Please check out our company.

https://camurren.com/about-us/

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