Project Manager, Heavy Civil / VDOT

Aspire Talent Solutions; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Project Manager for heavy civil highway and utility projects in Virginia. Based in Virginia Beach / Hampton Roads, relocation options are available for candidates with VDOT or DOT experience.

You will own cost, schedule and profitability from buyout to closeout, while leading field teams and coordinating with owners. The role emphasizes managing subcontractors, pay applications and forecasts, plus mentoring junior staff and ensuring safety across projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in heavy civil, highway or utility projects with PM or senior APM experience
• VDOT or other DOT project experience strongly preferred
• Proven cost, schedule and change order management
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience

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 superintendent on production and safety
• Mentor APMs and project engineers on your team

Skills

VDOT/DOT experience

Cost/schedule/change order mgmt

Scheduling

Subcontractor management

Owner negotiations/communication

Leadership & mentoring

P6/HeavyBid/HeavyJob

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

P6

HCSS HeavyJob

HeavyBid

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.