Senior Project Manager, Heavy Civil Infra

LVI Associates; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks a Project Manager for heavy civil construction in Massachusetts. You will own complex infrastructure projects from start to closeout, managing safety, cost performance, scheduling, quality, documentation, and client relationships.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in heavy civil, with strong scheduling, budgeting, and contract experience, and OSHA 10 certification. Join a stable regional contractor with significant project work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction.
• Project Manager experience overseeing complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and project coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience working with Superintendents, Project Engineers, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Strong understanding of contracts, change orders, progress billing, and project documentation.
• Effective leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 10 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil projects from preconstruction and startup through completion and closeout.
• Review project scope, contract documents, plans, specifications, and estimate assumptions.
• Develop and maintain project schedules in partnership with field leadership.
• Manage project budgets, commitments, forecasting, cost reporting, and overall profitability.
• Monitor cost performance and address significant budget variances.
• Oversee submittals, change orders, payment applications, project logs, and contract documentation.
• Coordinate subcontractor approvals, procurement, material planning, and startup requirements.
• Work with Superintendents and Project Engineers to maintain productivity and milestones.
• Lead project meetings and ensure action items are completed.
• Coordinate progress billing and quantity reporting with owners, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain relationships with owners, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Identify risks affecting safety, schedule, cost, quality, or performance.
• Support final inspections, punch list, retainage reduction, and final payment.
• Ensure project records and closeout documents are complete and organized.
• Promote a strong safety culture and document incidents.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract documentation

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

LVI Associates seeks a Project Manager for heavy civil construction in Massachusetts. You will own complex infrastructure projects from start to closeout, managing safety, cost performance, scheduling, quality, documentation, and client relationships.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in heavy civil, with strong scheduling, budgeting, and contract experience, and OSHA 10 certification. Join a stable regional contractor with significant project work.