Project Manager, Heavy Civil / VDOT

Essenti Talent

Virginia Beach (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Family owned for 50+ years

Leadership development for PMs

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Project Manager for heavy civil / VDOT work in Virginia. You will lead roadway and utility projects from buyout to closeout, owning cost, schedule and profitability with direct interface to VDOT and owners.

The role requires 7+ years in heavy civil with PM or senior APM experience, DOT exposure, and a proven track record in change orders, forecasts, and coordination with field teams.

Qualifications

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
BS 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

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 hand in hand with the superintendent on production and safety
Mentor APMs and project engineers on your team

Skills

Heavy civil project management

VDOT/DOT experience

Cost/schedule/change order management

Civil Engineering or Construction Mgmt

HCSS HeavyJob/HeavyBid/P6

Valid driver’s license

Relocation willingness

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS HeavyJob

HeavyBid

Primavera P6

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

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