Senior Heavy Civil Program Director, Highways Infrastructure

Curtis Contracting Inc (CCI); West Point (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtis Contracting, Inc. (CCI) seeks a Heavy Civil Program Director to lead multimillion-dollar highway and infrastructure projects in Virginia.

You will own the full project lifecycle—from planning and procurement through turnover—ensuring safety, quality, and on-budget delivery, while coordinating with owners, designers, and subcontractors. The role requires 10+ years of progressive construction experience with a general contractor, strong negotiation skills, and expertise in scheduling with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive construction experience with a general contractor, leading large-scale heavy highway and civil projects.
• Track record managing from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Strong negotiations background and relationship-building with owners, subs, and suppliers.
• 5+ years supervising teams with proven leadership and accountability.
• Proficiency with project controls and financial reporting; expert in scheduling platforms (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Deep knowledge of civil methods: grading, drainage, structures, and paving; roadway and structures experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with VDOT standards, environmental compliance, and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Full project lifecycle management—from early planning and procurement through turnover—delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to spec.
• Creation and maintenance of integrated schedules (critical path, resource loading, sequencing) using tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Direction of multidisciplinary teams: field leadership, project engineers, and subcontractors aligned to scope, budget, and milestones.
• Active risk identification and mitigation, resolving issues before they affect cost or schedule.
• Leadership of safety, quality, and environmental compliance programs in the field and office.
• Contract administration: enforce terms, manage RFIs, submittals, and negotiate/execute change orders.
• Project financial stewardship: budgets, cost control, cost-to-complete, and forecasting to drive profitability.
• Permitting and compliance oversight, including verification of subcontractor insurance and required documentation.
• Strategic procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontracted work aligned to schedule needs.
• Talent development: mentor and coach team members, provide training, set goals, and conduct performance reviews.
• Monthly reporting to leadership—transparent status, risks, and recovery plans.
• Closeout excellence: punch list management, as-built documentation, warranties, and owner acceptance.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Project leadership

Contract administration

Cost control

Risk management

Safety compliance

Permitting

Procurement

Subcontractor management

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Curtis Contracting, Inc. (CCI) seeks a Heavy Civil Program Director to lead multimillion-dollar highway and infrastructure projects in Virginia.

You will own the full project lifecycle—from planning and procurement through turnover—ensuring safety, quality, and on-budget delivery, while coordinating with owners, designers, and subcontractors. The role requires 10+ years of progressive construction experience with a general contractor, strong negotiation skills, and expertise in scheduling with