Senior Project Manager, Heavy Civil / NCDOT – Backlog & Direct Leadership

MDS Staffing; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking a Project Manager for Heavy Civil / NCDOT work in Cary, NC. You will manage NCDOT roadway, bridge, and utility projects from preconstruction through closeout, leading field teams and coordinating with owners, engineers, and inspectors.

The role requires NCDOT PM experience, strong cost control and scheduling skills, and a track record of running projects to completion. A bachelor’s degree in Civil Eng or Construction Mgmt is preferred, with OSHA 30 a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as the PM of record on heavy civil, highway, bridge or utility work for a contractor.
• Documented NCDOT project experience as the PM is required. Be ready to name the jobs.
• You have already run projects in their entirety. This is not a step up role for an APM or Project Engineer.
• Contractor side builders only. Consultant, design or inspection only backgrounds will not fit.
• Strong on cost control, schedules, change orders and managing field teams.
• Vista and HCSS HeavyJob experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred, or equivalent field experience.
• OSHA 30 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run NCDOT roadway, bridge and utility projects as the Project Manager of record, from preconstruction through closeout.
• Own the budget, schedule, cost reports, forecasting and margin on every job you run.
• Submit accurate cost and income projections and act on variances early.
• Lead superintendents, field engineers and subcontractors to hit production, quality and safety.
• Serve as the main contact for NCDOT, owners, engineers, inspectors and vendors.
• Issue subcontracts and purchase orders and manage subcontractor performance.
• Handle change orders, pay estimates, submittals, claims and contract documentation.
• Run weekly project meetings on schedule and cost, and report performance to leadership.
• Work with estimating on bids and the handoff so the job starts right.
• Keep a strong safety culture on every site.

Skills

NCDOT PM experience

Budget management

Scheduling

Cost reports

Field team leadership

Change orders management

Safety culture

Heavy civil projects

Education

Civil Eng or Construction Mgmt

Equivalent field experience

Tools

Vista

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

MDS Staffing is seeking a Project Manager for Heavy Civil / NCDOT work in Cary, NC. You will manage NCDOT roadway, bridge, and utility projects from preconstruction through closeout, leading field teams and coordinating with owners, engineers, and inspectors.

The role requires NCDOT PM experience, strong cost control and scheduling skills, and a track record of running projects to completion. A bachelor’s degree in Civil Eng or Construction Mgmt is preferred, with OSHA 30 a plus.