Project Manager (Heavy Civil)

Metric Geo; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Project Manager for heavy civil construction focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. You will lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, overseeing budgets, schedules, procurement, and client relationships.

You will work closely with Superintendents and field teams to ensure safety, quality, and adherence to specifications, while managing stakeholders and ensuring successful delivery of complex municipal projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience on heavy civil projects.
• Experience delivering water/wastewater infrastructure and utilities.
• Strong scheduling and cost-control understanding.
• Clear communication with municipal clients and engineers.
• Design-build or CMAR experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, schedules, cost forecasting and reporting.
• Coordinate Superintendents, Project Engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Oversee procurement, subcontract agreements and material deliveries.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders and pay applications.
• Build strong relationships with owners, engineers and project stakeholders.
• Identify constructability issues and resolve challenges with field teams.
• Monitor self-performed work, production rates and project costs.
• Maintain safety and quality standards through project closeout.

Skills

Project management

Water/wastewater

Civil construction

Scheduling

Cost control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

Location

Atlanta, GA

We’re working with an established heavy civil contractor specialising in water and wastewater infrastructure to recruit a Project Manager for its growing team.

The company delivers essential municipal infrastructure, including treatment plants, pump stations, large-diameter pipelines and underground utilities. This is an opportunity to take ownership of challenging projects with an experienced contractor that offers long-term career progression.

The Role

You’ll manage projects from preconstruction through completion, taking responsibility for budgets, schedules, procurement and client relationships. Working closely with Superintendents and field teams, you’ll ensure work is delivered safely, to specification and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, schedules, cost forecasting and financial reporting.
• Coordinate Superintendents, Project Engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Oversee procurement, subcontract agreements and material deliveries.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders and pay applications.
• Build strong relationships with owners, engineers and project stakeholders.
• Identify constructability issues and resolve challenges with field teams.
• Monitor self-performed work, production rates and project costs.
• Maintain safety and quality standards through project closeout.

What We’re Looking For

• Project management experience with a heavy civil general contractor.
• Experience delivering water/wastewater infrastructure, underground utilities, pipelines, pump stations or treatment facilities.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methods, scheduling and cost control.
• Experience coordinating self-performing crews and subcontractors.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to manage relationships with municipal clients and engineers.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
• Design-build or CMAR experience would be an advantage.

The Opportunity

Join a contractor focused on essential infrastructure, with the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, work alongside experienced construction teams and develop your career as the business grows.