Senior Heavy Civil Highway Project Director

Curtis Contracting, Inc.; West Point (VA); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Curtis Contracting, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Highway Construction Project Director to lead complex civil work from kickoff to closeout in Virginia. You will own schedule, budget, safety, and quality, coordinating field supervision, engineers, and subcontractors to meet project goals.

Responsibilities include risk management, procurement oversight, permits, and client communications, with a focus on on-time delivery and regulatory compliance.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive construction responsibility, ideally with a general contractor delivering large heavy highway/civil work.
• Track record managing projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Proven negotiator with strong relationship-building skills across owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• 5+ years in a supervisory capacity leading project teams.
• Exceptional multitasking under fast-paced, high-pressure conditions with uncompromising attention to detail.
• Proficiency with project management platforms, scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project), and financial reporting tools.
• Deep knowledge of civil/highway methods: grading, drainage, structures, and paving; roadway and structures experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with VDOT regulations, environmental compliance, and permitting processes.
• Genuine passion for construction and a desire to advance company success.

Responsabilidades

• Full lifecycle delivery of large civil/highway projects, meeting cost, schedule, quality, and safety objectives.
• Development and ongoing control of project schedules, including resource allocation and critical path tracking (P6/MS Project).
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams—field supervision, engineers, and subcontractors—aligned to clear goals.
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation to protect continuity of operations.
• Implementation of safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards across all work fronts.
• Administration and enforcement of contract requirements for all parties.
• Efficient preparation and processing of change orders, RFIs, and submittals; strong negotiation to favorable outcomes.
• Budget ownership, cost control, and financial forecasting to maximize profitability.
• Permitting oversight and confirmation of subcontractor insurance coverage and compliance.
• End-to-end procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services aligned to production plans.
• Coaching, mentoring, and performance management for project staff, including training opportunities and feedback loops.
• Primary liaison responsibilities with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders; facilitation of project meetings and clear communications.
• Monthly status reporting to leadership with transparent progress and issue tracking.
• Closeout leadership: specification conformance, punch list management, and timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Control of project documentation, including as-built drawings, warranties, and turnover packages; seamless transition and approvals/sign-offs by owners.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Herramientas

Primavera P6

MS Project

Descripción del empleo

Curtis Contracting, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Highway Construction Project Director to lead complex civil work from kickoff to closeout in Virginia. You will own schedule, budget, safety, and quality, coordinating field supervision, engineers, and subcontractors to meet project goals.

Responsibilities include risk management, procurement oversight, permits, and client communications, with a focus on on-time delivery and regulatory compliance.