Senior Civil Project Manager – Site & Utilities

Michael Page; Bedminster Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Company vehicle or allowance

Fuel card

Cell phone allowance

PTO and holidays

Career advancement

Professional development

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Project Manager for a well-established NJ site development and utility contractor. The role focuses on leading multi-site civil projects, managing schedules, budgets, and procurement, and coordinating with owners, engineers, and municipalities.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in site development or heavy civil, comfort with $1M–$20M+ projects, and proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project. A related bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in site development, heavy civil, underground utilities, or civil construction.
• Experience managing projects valued between $1M and $20M+.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, utility profiles, and construction specifications.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and contract administration skills.
• Change order management and financial reporting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple site work and utility projects from award through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost projections, and manpower forecasts.
• Lead project planning, buyout, procurement, and subcontractor management activities.
• Oversee excavation, grading, drainage, water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer construction operations.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, utility companies, and municipalities.
• Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, permits, and project documentation.
• Monitor project costs and productivity to ensure profitability goals are achieved.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits and collaborate with Superintendents and Foremen.
• Lead project meetings and provide status updates to clients and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental requirements and company standards.
• Manage project closeout activities, punch lists, and final turnover documents.
• Identify project risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Team leadership

Reading civil plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS

HeavyJob

Procore

Bluebeam

Viewpoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting for a Project Manager for a well-established NJ site development and utility contractor. The role focuses on leading multi-site civil projects, managing schedules, budgets, and procurement, and coordinating with owners, engineers, and municipalities.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in site development or heavy civil, comfort with $1M–$20M+ projects, and proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project. A related bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.