Project Manager (Heavy Civil, Wastewater, Excavation)

Talent Edge Recruiting; Middlesex (VT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting's client, a well-established heavy civil construction contractor, seeks a Project Manager to lead multiple projects in the $2–$10 million range across the Northeast. You will oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and closeout activities with field teams, subcontractors, and owners.

Candidate requirements include 3–5 years of PM experience in heavy civil construction (or 5–7 years if not directly related), strong reading of drawings, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management in heavy civil construction.
• 5–7 years if not directly related industry experience.
• Proven experience managing projects $2M+ from start to finish.
• Ability to read drawings, blueprints, specs, and contracts.
• Proficiency with CPM scheduling and CM software.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of multiple projects.
• Lead planning, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, and closeout activities.
• Coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, owners, engineers, and internal stakeholders to maintain project performance.
• Conduct regular project meetings to review progress, budgets, schedules, and operational objectives.
• Visit active job sites on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to monitor progress and address challenges.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with contractual requirements.
• Manage project documentation and communication using construction management software and scheduling tools.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for operational improvements and project profitability.
• Travel throughout the Northeast region as needed, with day trips and limited overnight stays.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Field coordination

Documentation

Problem solving

Ownership

Tools

CPM scheduling software

Construction management software

Job description

Our client is a well-established and growing heavy civil construction contractor with over 40 years of industry success and approximately $40 million in annual revenue. The company specializes in complex infrastructure projects including wastewater treatment facilities, heavy civil construction, dam rehabilitation, excavation, process piping, and related public works projects throughout the Northeastern United States. Known for its family-oriented culture, long-tenured employees, and entrepreneurial mindset, the organization emphasizes accountability, safety, teamwork, and solving unique construction challenges. With an expanding project backlog and ambitious growth plans, the company is investing heavily in its operations team and offers significant long-term career advancement opportunities

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Position Overview & Key Responsibiliti

• esManage the full lifecycle of multiple construction projects simultaneously, typically overseeing 3–4 projects ranging from $2 million to $10 million in valu
• e.Lead project planning, execution, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, and closeout activitie
• s.Review and maintain project schedules to ensure milestones, deliverables, and production goals are achieve
• d.Coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, owners, engineers, and internal stakeholders to maintain project performanc
• e.Conduct regular project meetings to review progress, budgets, schedules, and operational objective
• s.Visit active job sites on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to monitor progress, address challenges, and support field team
• s.Ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with contractual requirement
• s.Manage project documentation, reporting, and communication utilizing construction management software and scheduling tool
• s.Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for operational improvements and project profitabilit
• y.Travel throughout the Northeast region as needed, with most travel consisting of day trips and limited overnight stay

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Qualifications & Requireme

• ntsMinimum of 3–5 years of Project Management experience within heavy civil construction, wastewater, excavation, dam rehabilitation, process piping, renewable energy, or closely related infrastructure projec
• ts.Candidates without directly related industry experience should possess 5–7 years of progressive project management experience managing large-scale construction projec
• ts.Proven experience managing projects valued at $2 million or greater from project inception through completi
• on.Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and contract documen
• ts.Working knowledge of survey layouts, site development, and field construction operatio
• ns.Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders including field crews, subcontractors, consultants, and project owne
• rs.Proficiency with project management and scheduling software, including construction management platforms and CPM scheduling too
• ls.Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skil
• ls.Self-starter mentality with a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and ownersh
• ip.PMP certification is preferred but not requ
• ed.Willingness to work in an onsite environment with regular travel to project locations throughout the regi