Senior Project Manager, Heavy Civil (NCDOT) – Backlog & Lead

Management Performance Associates; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Performance Associates is a well established heavy civil contractor actively hiring a Project Manager for NCDOT work in the Cary/Raleigh market.

You will run NCDOT roadway, bridge and utility projects from preconstruction through closeout, leading field teams and coordinating with owners, engineers and vendors. A backlog of work and direct line to senior leadership await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as the Project Manager 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.
• Triangle candidates preferred. Candidates open to relocating to the Raleigh area are welcome.

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

Project management

NCDOT experience

Cost control

Scheduling

Subcontractor management

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Equivalent field experience

Tools

Vista

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

Management Performance Associates is a well established heavy civil contractor actively hiring a Project Manager for NCDOT work in the Cary/Raleigh market.

You will run NCDOT roadway, bridge and utility projects from preconstruction through closeout, leading field teams and coordinating with owners, engineers and vendors. A backlog of work and direct line to senior leadership await the right candidate.