Project Manager, Heavy Civil – NCDOT (Charlotte)

Eden Capital Careers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Capital Careers is seeking a Project Manager to lead NCDOT roadway, bridge and utility projects in Charlotte and central North Carolina. You will manage from preconstruction through closeout, with a self-perform team and direct line to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as PM of record on heavy civil work, proven NCDOT experience, and a contractor background. Strong cost control, schedules, safety culture, and ability to drive projects end-to-end are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PM of record on heavy civil, highway, bridge or utility work.
• NCDOT project experience as PM required; name the jobs.
• End-to-end project delivery experience as PM; not a APM/Engineer.
• Contractor-side background only; consultant/inspection backgrounds not suitable.
• Strong on cost control, schedules, change orders, and field team management.
• Vista and HCSS HeavyJob experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.
• OSHA 30 is a plus.
• Charlotte area candidates preferred; relocation welcome.

Responsibilities

• Run NCDOT roadway, bridge and utility projects as the PM of record, from preconstruction through closeout.
• Own the budget, schedule, cost reports, forecasting and margin on every job you run.
• Submit accurate cost and income projections and act on variances early.
• Lead superintendents, field engineers and subcontractors to hit production, quality and safety.
• Serve as the main contact for NCDOT, owners, engineers, inspectors and vendors.
• Issue subcontracts and purchase orders and manage subcontractor performance.
• Handle change orders, pay estimates, submittals, claims and contract documentation.
• Run weekly project meetings on schedule and cost, and report performance to leadership.
• Work with estimating on bids and the handoff so the job starts right.
• Keep a strong safety culture on every site.

Skills

NCDOT experience

Cost control

Scheduling

Leadership

Field teams management

Budgets & forecasting

Subcontracts

Safety culture

OSHA 30

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Vista

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

Eden Capital Careers is seeking a Project Manager to lead NCDOT roadway, bridge and utility projects in Charlotte and central North Carolina. You will manage from preconstruction through closeout, with a self-perform team and direct line to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as PM of record on heavy civil work, proven NCDOT experience, and a contractor background. Strong cost control, schedules, safety culture, and ability to drive projects end-to-end are essential.