Senior PM – Heavy Civil/VDOT (Relocation Ready)

Top Dog Recruiting; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking a Project Manager for heavy civil highway and utility projects in Virginia. The role leads projects from buyout to closeout, focusing on cost, schedule, and safety in a VDOT-focused environment.

You will coordinate with field teams, manage subs and pay apps, and mentor junior engineers, while driving project performance and client relations. Relocation to Virginia is supported for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 7+ years on heavy civil projects, PM or senior APM experience
• VDOT or DOT project experience strongly preferred
• Proven cost, schedule and change order management
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent field experience

Responsibilities

• Own project cost, schedule and profit from buyout through closeout
• Build and manage the project schedule with the field team
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and purchase orders
• Run monthly pay applications, cost reports and forecasts
• Handle change orders and owner negotiations
• Be the main contact for VDOT and owner representatives
• Lead weekly project meetings and cost reviews
• Work with the superintendent on production and safety
• Mentor APMs and project engineers on your team

Skills

PM experience

DOT experience

Cost management

Schedule management

Change order management

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

P6

HCSS HeavyJob

HeavyBid

Job description

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking a Project Manager for heavy civil highway and utility projects in Virginia. The role leads projects from buyout to closeout, focusing on cost, schedule, and safety in a VDOT-focused environment.

You will coordinate with field teams, manage subs and pay apps, and mentor junior engineers, while driving project performance and client relations. Relocation to Virginia is supported for the right candidate.