Project Manager, Heavy Civil / VDOT

The Keystone Distinction Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Project Manager for Heavy Civil / VDOT work in Virginia. You will own cost, schedule, and profit from buyout to closeout on highway and utility projects, coordinating with field teams, subcontractors, and VDOT representatives.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in heavy civil or highway projects, with recent PM or senior APM roles and DOT experience. Relocation support is available; location is Virginia Beach area with Virginia projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years on heavy civil, highway or utility projects
• VDOT or other DOT project experience preferred
• Proven cost, schedule and change order management
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field experience
• HCSS HeavyJob, HeavyBid or P6 experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license
• Based in Virginia or relocation available

Responsibilities

• Own project cost, schedule and profit from buyout through closeout
• Build and manage the project schedule with the field team
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and purchase orders
• Run monthly pay applications, cost reports and forecasts
• Handle change orders and owner negotiations
• Be the main contact for VDOT and owner representatives
• Lead weekly project meetings and cost reviews
• Work with the superintendent on production and safety
• Mentor APMs and project engineers on the team

Skills

Heavy civil

Highway projects

DOT experience

PM

APM

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

P6

HeavyBid

HeavyJob

Job description

Project Manager, Heavy Civil / VDOT

Location: Virginia Beach / Hampton Roads, VA area (Virginia projects, relocation available)

Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Utility / Infrastructure Construction

An established, family owned self perform heavy civil contractor with more than 50 years in Virginia is hiring a Project Manager for heavy civil highway and utility projects across the state. This is a strong opportunity for a Project Manager or senior APM with VDOT or other DOT experience who wants ownership of real projects with a contractor that keeps winning work. You'll run roadway, highway and utility projects from start to finish, much of it VDOT work. Hampton Roads candidates are great, and candidates from anywhere ready to relocate are welcome.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Own project cost, schedule and profit from buyout through closeout
• Build and manage the project schedule with the field team
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and purchase orders
• Run monthly pay applications, cost reports and forecasts
• Handle change orders and owner negotiations
• Be the main contact for VDOT and owner representatives
• Lead weekly project meetings and cost reviews
• Work hand in hand with the superintendent on production and safety
• Mentor APMs and project engineers on your team

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years on heavy civil, highway or utility projects, with recent time as a PM or senior APM
• VDOT or other DOT project experience strongly preferred
• Proven cost, schedule and change order management
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field experience
• HCSS HeavyJob, HeavyBid or P6 experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license
• Based in Virginia or ready to relocate, relocation assistance available

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

• Full benefits including health, dental and vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Family owned for 50+ years, with active work across Virginia and North Carolina
• A leadership team that develops its PMs and keeps adding projects
• Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.