Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

Atalnt Llc; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Atalnt Llc in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking a Project Manager for heavy civil construction to lead highway and utility projects from start to finish, with a strong emphasis on self-perform work.

You will manage budgets and schedules, coordinate field teams, subs and equipment, and ensure work is delivered safely, on time and to spec, while monitoring quality and progress.

This hands-on role rewards proactive planning, cost control and close collaboration with field crews to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Experience managing heavy civil, highway or utility construction projects.
• Experience with a regional heavy civil self-perform contractor.
• Self-perform construction experience preferred.
• Budget, schedule and cost control.
• Experience coordinating field teams, subs and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, schedules and execution.
• Coordinate field teams, subs, equipment and resources.
• Track progress, quality and safety.
• Deliver projects efficiently and to spec.

Skills

Experience managing heavy civil, high

Job description

Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

Jersey City, United States | Posted on 10/26/2026

• Location: Jersey City, NJ
  
• Job type: Full-time, in person
  
• Pay: $125,000 - $160,000 per year
  

About the company

A heavy civil contractor doing highway and utility work across New Jersey, with a strong focus on self-performed work.

MUST HAVES

• Experience managing heavy civil, highway or utility projects
  
• Experience with a regional heavy civil self-perform contractor
  
• Self-perform construction experience (preferred)
  
• Budget, schedule and cost control
  
• Experience coordinating field teams, subs and equipment
  

The role

You'll manage heavy civil, highway and utility projects from start to finish, with a big focus on self-performed work.

What you'll do

• Manage project budgets, schedules and execution
  
• Coordinate field teams, subs, equipment and resources
  
• Track progress, quality and safety
  
• Deliver projects efficiently and to spec
  

Qualifications

• Experience managing heavy civil, highway, or utility construction projects
• Self-perform construction experience preferred
• Stable work history with limited job changes

Why this job

• Run heavy civil, highway and utility projects end to end
• Self-perform contractor with real control over the work