Senior Civil Construction Project Manager

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

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