Senior Project Manager

Jobot; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil and underground infrastructure projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will drive project execution, financial performance, scheduling, quality, safety, and client relationships on large-scale initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in construction PM, with at least 7 years on underground utilities or heavy civil work, and a successful track record delivering $10M–$50M+ projects.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of construction project management experience, preferably heavy civil or underground utility.
• At least 7 years managing underground utilities, large-diameter pipelines, pump stations, or related infrastructure.
• Proven track record delivering projects valued at $10M–$50M+ and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule.
• Strong knowledge of gravity sewer, force mains, and water mains is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex heavy civil and underground infrastructure projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Oversee execution, financial performance, scheduling, quality, safety, and client relations.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers and Project Managers on the team.

Skills

Project management

Underground utilities

Heavy civil

Budget & schedule

Job description

Job details:

Senior Project Manager opportunity for a competitive compensating, employee first company!

Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us: Our client is a nationally recognized heavy civil construction contractor specializing in underground utility, tunneling, earthwork, and infrastructure projects. This company has built a strong reputation for delivering complex public and private projects with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and long-term relationships.

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil and underground infrastructure projects from preconstruction through closeout. This position will have significant responsibility for project execution, financial performance, scheduling, quality, safety, and client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing large-scale underground utility or heavy civil projects, including large-diameter pipelines, pump stations, deep utility systems, and related infrastructure.

Why join us?

• Lead complex, high-value heavy civil and underground infrastructure projects valued at $10M–$50M+.
• Work on technically challenging projects involving large-diameter pipelines, pump stations, deep excavation, shoring, dewatering, and trenchless construction.
• Take ownership of projects from planning and procurement through construction, startup, and closeout.
• Work in a hybrid environment with time split between the office, home, and project sites.
• Company-paid travel and lodging for project assignments away from home.
• Daily per diem for overnight project assignments.
• Work alongside experienced construction professionals and have the opportunity to mentor and develop Project Engineers and Project Managers.
• Competitive compensation package with a salary range of approximately $140,000–$200,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life insurance, HSA, FSA, and PTO.

Job Details

• 10–15 years of construction project management experience, preferably within heavy civil or underground utility construction.
• At least 7 years of experience managing projects involving underground utilities, large-diameter pipelines, pump stations, or heavy civil infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing projects valued at $10M–$50M or more.
• Strong knowledge of gravity sewer, force mains, water mains, 48