Senior Highway Project Manager

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee highway construction projects, ensuring quality, timeliness and budget adherence. You will mentor teams, coordinate with agencies, and provide engineering leadership across all project phases.

The role requires strong communication, planning and budgeting skills, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance in transportation projects across the Commonwealth.

Qualifications

• Engineering experience related to transportation design, construction and the project development process.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and contracts.
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local transportation rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities to meet scope and timeline.
• Lead project teams with engineers, inspectors and stakeholders to achieve milestones.
• Monitor budgets and ensure projects stay on time and within programmed objectives.
• Coordinate with contractors, agencies and the public to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Prepare reports and analyses to support decisions and project improvements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Contract management

Change management

Education

Civil engineering education or related field

Project Management Professional certification

Professional Engineer license or EIT

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Engineering software

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee highway construction projects, ensuring quality, timeliness and budget adherence. You will mentor teams, coordinate with agencies, and provide engineering leadership across all project phases.

The role requires strong communication, planning and budgeting skills, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance in transportation projects across the Commonwealth.