Senior Project Manager – Highway & Bridge Construction

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking aSenior Project Manager to lead major heavy civil construction projects in Eastern and Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The role focuses on project execution, financial performance, client relationships, and sustaining a successful backlog. You will provide strategic direction from award through completion, mentoring teams and coordinating with owners, PennDOT, engineers and inspectors to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience managing heavy civil construction projects, with highway and bridge construction focus.
• Experience overseeing transportation infrastructure projects for PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, municipalities, or similar public agencies.
• Proven ability to lead project teams, manage multiple projects, and drive financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level oversight for complex, high-value heavy civil construction projects.
• Establish project execution strategies, budgets, schedules, and performance objectives.
• Direct and mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project personnel.
• Maintain accountability for project profitability, cost controls, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Oversee contract administration, procurement, subcontractor management, and change order negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, PennDOT representatives, engineers, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, resolve challenges, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with field operations and executive leadership to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company safety expectations.

Skills

Heavy civil construction leadership

Project leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Contract administration

Education

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

Job description

If you have a proven track record delivering complex highway, bridge, and transportation infrastructure projects, this is an opportunity to take on a senior leadership role with an established heavy civil contractor known for its reputation, long-term stability, and consistent pipeline of PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike projects.

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to provide leadership and oversight of major heavy civil construction projects throughout Eastern and Northeastern Pennsylvania. This is an opportunity to play a key role in project execution, financial performance, client relationships, and the continued success of an experienced construction organization.

A diverse portfolio of heavy civil and transportation infrastructure projects, including:

• Highway and roadway reconstruction
• Bridge rehabilitation and replacement
• Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority improvements
• Asphalt paving and roadway rehabilitation

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll provide strategic and operational leadership from project award through final completion, maintaining accountability for project execution, profitability, client satisfaction, and overall performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing senior-level oversight and direction for complex, high-value heavy civil construction projects.
• Establishing project execution strategies, budgets, schedules, and performance objectives.
• Directing and mentoring Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project personnel.
• Maintaining accountability for project profitability, cost controls, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Overseeing contract administration, procurement, subcontractor management, and change order negotiations.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with owners, PennDOT representatives, engineers, inspectors, and other key stakeholders.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, resolving challenges, and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinating closely with field operations and executive leadership to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with contract specifications, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company safety expectations.
• Contributing to project planning, resource allocation, and the continued development of the company's transportation construction business.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience managing heavy civil construction projects, with a strong background in highway and bridge construction.
• Demonstrated success in overseeing complex transportation infrastructure projects for PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, municipalities, or comparable public agencies.
• Experience providing leadership and direction to project teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project financials, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, estimating, contract administration, and project controls.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships, negotiate contracts and change orders, and resolve complex project issues.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred.

This position involves regular travel to active construction sites and the office, depending on project requirements.

• Join a respected heavy civil contractor with a strong reputation and established backlog of transportation infrastructure projects.
• Take on a senior leadership position with meaningful responsibility and influence over project execution and business performance.
• Oversee challenging, high-profile public infrastructure projects throughout Pennsylvania.
• Work alongside an experienced, established construction management team.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, comprehensive benefits, retirement plan, paid time off, and long-term career opportunities.

Interested in exploring a senior leadership opportunity where your heavy civil construction experience and project management expertise will make a difference?

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