Senior Civil Construction Project Leader

Curtis Contracting Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtis Contracting, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Heavy Civil Senior Project Manager to lead administrative, technical, and operational management of large highway and civil projects from inception to closeout.

You will manage safety, quality, schedule, budget, and risk, coordinate field teams, engineers, and subcontractors, and act as the main liaison with owners and agencies while building relationships and ensuring contractual compliance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field required.
• 10 years of progressive construction experience, preferably with a general contractor.
• Proven ability to manage projects from pre-construction to closeout.
• Strong negotiation skills and relationships with owners, subcontractors and vendors.
• Demonstrated leadership with at least 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all project phases within budget and quality standards.
• Develop, update, and manage project schedules with critical path tracking.
• Lead project teams including field supervision, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Identify and mitigate risks to maintain project continuity.
• Enforce safety, quality, and environmental compliance policies.
• Administer and enforce contract requirements across parties.
• Prepare, negotiate, and process change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
• Oversee budgets, cost tracking, and financial forecasting for profitability.
• Secure permits and ensure subcontractor insurance coverage and compliance.
• Manage procurement of materials and subcontracted services.
• Mentor and develop project team members; provide coaching and feedback.
• Conduct performance evaluations and set clear goals.
• Serve as liaison between clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Maintain relationships with project owners, engineering firms, vendors, and agencies.
• Organize meetings and prepare monthly status reports.
• Oversee closeout and ensure smooth project handovers and sign-offs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Team leadership

Risk management

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Curtis Contracting, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Heavy Civil Senior Project Manager to lead administrative, technical, and operational management of large highway and civil projects from inception to closeout.

You will manage safety, quality, schedule, budget, and risk, coordinate field teams, engineers, and subcontractors, and act as the main liaison with owners and agencies while building relationships and ensuring contractual compliance.