Senior Excavation Project Manager - Field Ops & Estimating

Edgewood Properties, Inc.; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

On-site gym

Discounts on housing and home products

Job summary

Edgewood Properties, Inc. is seeking an Excavation Project Manager to coordinate field operations, inspections, utilities, estimating, purchasing, and project tracking across EPX projects.

You will bridge Engineering, Land Development, and field teams to keep schedules, costs, and materials aligned from pre-construction through completion. The role requires 3+ years in excavation or heavy civil construction, strong reading of drawings, and proficiency with Excel and project management software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in excavation, site work, utilities, or heavy civil construction.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and field operations.
• Proven experience coordinating inspections, utilities, and multi-project schedules.
• Experience with estimating, takeoffs, and material purchasing.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and construction/project management software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inspections required for excavation, utilities, paving, and related field work.
• Coordinate directly with utility companies to support project schedules and service installations.
• Serve as liaison between Engineering / Land Development and EPX field operations.
• Track progress on all EPX projects, ensuring schedules and milestones are maintained.
• Coordinate contract completions and support closeout documentation.
• Develop and coordinate weekly field schedules, ensuring all prerequisites are in place (inspections, materials, utilities, equipment, manpower).
• Assist the General Superintendent with daily field operations while handling administrative tasks related to field work.
• Identify conflicts or delays and proactively work with field leadership to resolve issues.

Skills

Excavation experience

Construction site management

Utilities coordination

Scheduling coordination

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PM software

Job description

Edgewood Properties, Inc. is seeking an Excavation Project Manager to coordinate field operations, inspections, utilities, estimating, purchasing, and project tracking across EPX projects.

You will bridge Engineering, Land Development, and field teams to keep schedules, costs, and materials aligned from pre-construction through completion. The role requires 3+ years in excavation or heavy civil construction, strong reading of drawings, and proficiency with Excel and project management software.