Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

LeoForce; Brooklawn (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top compensation

Generous PTO

Industry leading benefits

Company Vehicle

401(K)

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking an experienced Project Manager for heavy civil construction in New Jersey. The role focuses on leading complex heavy highway projects, managing budgets, and aligning customer requirements with company goals throughout all project phases.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project management and estimation for civil construction, with strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, plus proficiency in project management software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management and estimation in civil construction.
• Experience in heavy highway construction is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning and execution of heavy highway construction projects, on time and within budget.
• Developing comprehensive project plans and coordinating managers and technical personnel.
• Conducting detailed cost estimations and preparing budgets for labor, materials and expenses.
• Monitoring project progress and producing detailed milestone/ deliverable reports.
• Communicating with all involved personnel to identify problems and implement improvements.
• Reviewing changes to contracts with legal teams.
• Negotiating with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to secure favorable terms.

Skills

Project management

Cost estimation

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

PM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

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Date Posted: 09-09-2026

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14 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Details

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Job Details

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in civil construction? Do you have a passion for leading complex projects, estimating costs, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly from start to finish? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager with expertise in Heavy Highway Construction for a permanent role in our organization. This position is pivotal to our company's success, and we are looking for someone who can drive our projects forward while keeping a keen eye on the bottom line.

Responsibilities

1. Managing the planning and execution of heavy highway construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
2. Developing comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with company goals and coordinate various managers and technical personnel during all project phases.
3. Conducting detailed cost estimations and preparing budgets for projects, including labor, materials, and other expenses.
4. Monitoring project progress continuously and making detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.
5. Communicating proactively with all involved personnel to provide encouragement, identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements.
6. Reviewing proposed changes and updates to contractual agreements with the help of legal teams.
7. Negotiating with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring the best possible terms for our company.

Qualifications

1. A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management and estimation, specifically in the field of civil construction.
2. Proven experience in heavy highway construction is a must.
3. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
4. Strong knowledge of construction materials, processes, and equipment.
5. Excellent ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and construction documents.
6. Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to manage and guide teams effectively.
7. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a knack for building strong relationships with clients, vendors, and team members.
8. Solid problem-solving abilities, with a strong focus on achieving results.
9. Proficiency in project management software tools.

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a challenging and rewarding environment. If you are a dedicated, ambitious, and detail-oriented professional with a passion for civil construction, we would love to hear from you.

A bit about us:

My client is a Top Tier Heavy Highway contractor with an excellent track record of completing large scale structures, paving and utilities projects across teh state of NJ. We are looking to add to our team.

Why join us?

• Top compensation
• Generous PTO
• Industry leading benefits
• Company Vehicle
• 401(K)

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