Project Manager | Heavy Civil Roadway

Stillpoint Talent Group; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company a?

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

Stillpoint AEC in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a Heavy Civil Project Manager to oversee roadway, transportation, and civil infrastructure projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role blends office planning with active field involvement.

Experience in roadway construction and heavy civil projects is required. The role includes estimating, bidding, and preconstruction activities, with support for HCSS HeavyBid/HeavyJob tools, and opportunities to advance from Assistant PM to PM.

Qualifications

• Current Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager experience with a heavy civil, roadway, highway, transportation, or infrastructure construction contractor.
• Direct experience with roadway construction, road reconstruction, highway improvements, transportation infrastructure, or closely related heavy civil construction projects.
• Experience with excavation, grading, drainage, underground utilities, earthwork, or municipal infrastructure construction is beneficial.
• Experienced Assistant Project Managers ready to advance into broader project management responsibilities are encouraged to apply.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling, project budgeting, cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and field operations.
• Experience reviewing civil construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Interest in participating in construction estimating, bidding, quantity takeoffs, and preconstruction activities.
• Prior estimating experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid and HeavyJob preferred; candidates with relevant heavy civil construction experience and an interest in learning these platforms will also be considered.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects or coordinating several active project workstreams preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant construction experience will also be considered.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between the office and active construction sites throughout Southeast Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil, roadway, and transportation infrastructure construction projects from preconstruction and project turnover through execution, completion, and closeout.
• Oversee projects involving roadway construction, road reconstruction, highway improvements, excavation, grading, drainage infrastructure, underground utilities, and related civil construction activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, resource plans, and construction execution strategies.
• Coordinate project activities with Superintendents, field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal management teams.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, change orders, material costs, subcontractor commitments, and profitability.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, project schedules, and other construction documentation.
• Coordinate with project owners, municipalities, transportation agencies, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, support field operations, and address project challenges.
• Participate in estimating and preconstruction activities, including quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, subcontractor pricing, material quotes, and cost evaluations.
• Utilize HCSS HeavyBid for estimating and bidding activities and HCSS HeavyJob for field operations, production tracking, and project cost management.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, material purchasing, vendor coordination, and project documentation.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, cost overruns, constructability issues, and other project challenges.
• Monitor construction quality, safety compliance, environmental requirements, and adherence to project specifications.
• Prepare project reports and updates for company leadership regarding schedules, financial performance, construction progress, and operational priorities.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Skills

Project management

Heavy civil

Roadway construction

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

Heavy Civil Project Manager | Roadway & Transportation

Sterling Heights Area, MI Area

About the Opportunity

Stillpoint AEC is partnering with an established and respected heavy civil construction contractor serving Southeast Michigan. The company has a strong reputation for quality construction, reliable project execution, and long-standing relationships with public and private sector clients.

The company is seeking a Heavy Civil Project Manager to oversee roadway, transportation, and civil infrastructure construction projects from initial planning through completion. This is primarily a project management position with additional involvement in estimating, bidding, and preconstruction activities.

The ideal candidate brings experience in roadway, highway, or transportation construction and enjoys managing projects through a combination of office-based responsibilities and hands-on field involvement.

Experienced Assistant Project Managers with relevant heavy civil construction backgrounds who are ready to advance into a Project Manager position will also be considered.

Previous estimating experience is beneficial but not required. Candidates should have an interest in learning and participating in estimating, project bidding, and preconstruction activities as part of their professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil, roadway, and transportation infrastructure construction projects from preconstruction and project turnover through execution, completion, and closeout.
• Oversee projects involving roadway construction, road reconstruction, highway improvements, excavation, grading, drainage infrastructure, underground utilities, and related civil construction activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, resource plans, and construction execution strategies.
• Coordinate project activities with Superintendents, field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal management teams.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, change orders, material costs, subcontractor commitments, and profitability.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, project schedules, and other construction documentation.
• Coordinate with project owners, municipalities, transportation agencies, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, support field operations, and address project challenges.
• Participate in estimating and preconstruction activities, including quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, subcontractor pricing, material quotes, and cost evaluations.
• Utilize HCSS HeavyBid for estimating and bidding activities and HCSS HeavyJob for field operations, production tracking, and project cost management.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, material purchasing, vendor coordination, and project documentation.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, cost overruns, constructability issues, and other project challenges.
• Monitor construction quality, safety compliance, environmental requirements, and adherence to project specifications.
• Prepare project reports and updates for company leadership regarding schedules, financial performance, construction progress, and operational priorities.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Current Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager experience with a heavy civil, roadway, highway, transportation, or infrastructure construction contractor.
• Direct experience with roadway construction, road reconstruction, highway improvements, transportation infrastructure, or closely related heavy civil construction projects.
• Experience with excavation, grading, drainage, underground utilities, earthwork, or municipal infrastructure construction is beneficial.
• Experienced Assistant Project Managers ready to advance into broader project management responsibilities are encouraged to apply.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling, project budgeting, cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and field operations.
• Experience reviewing civil construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Interest in participating in construction estimating, bidding, quantity takeoffs, and preconstruction activities.
• Prior estimating experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid and HeavyJob preferred; candidates with relevant heavy civil construction experience and an interest in learning these platforms will also be considered.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects or coordinating several active project workstreams preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant construction experience will also be considered.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between the office and active construction sites throughout Southeast Michigan.
• Experience exclusively in commercial building construction, residential construction, or vertical ground-up construction without relevant heavy civil or roadway experience does not meet the position's primary requirements.

What the Opportunity Offers

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and project management responsibilities.
• Company management performance bonus program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Combination of office-based project management responsibilities and active field involvement.
• Opportunity to manage roadway, transportation, and heavy civil infrastructure projects throughout Southeast Michigan.
• Exposure to estimating, bidding, and preconstruction activities alongside traditional project management responsibilities.
• Opportunity to develop proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid, HeavyJob, and related construction management processes.
• Opportunity for experienced Assistant Project Managers to advance into a full Project Manager position.
• Long-term professional development and career advancement opportunities within an established construction organization.

Why Partner with Stillpoint AEC

• Access to opportunities with established and growing construction and AEC organizations.
• Opportunities aligned with your construction background, compensation expectations, and long-term career goals.
• Market insight into compensation, company culture, leadership, project backlog, and advancement opportunities.
• Confidential representation and direct communication throughout the hiring process.
• Personalized candidate representation and career advocacy rather than one-position recruiting.
• Relationships with construction and AEC organizations across markets throughout the United States.