Sitework Project Manager

The Contractor Consultants; Quarryville (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Risk Construction in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Sitework Project Manager to lead civil infrastructure and park development projects across Central Pennsylvania. The role oversees mobilization, earthwork, underground utilities, paving, drainage, and recreational site installations from award through closeout, coordinating with general contractors, authorities, and engineers.

You will use Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project to build and maintain schedules, manage budgets, ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in sitework, civil construction, or site utility infrastructure.
• Proven track record of managing public-sector or municipal construction projects, including certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Deep technical understanding of earthwork, grading, underground utilities, paving, and drainage systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous job site scopes across varying construction phases.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with experience leading OAC progress meetings and interfacing with municipal engineers.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of sitework execution including mobilization, earthwork, underground utilities, paving, drainage, and recreational site installations.
• Develop and maintain accurate project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project to mitigate field delays proactively.
• Control project financial performance by managing budgets, tracking costs, and generating detailed monthly cost projections for company leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for general contractors, municipal authorities, school districts, and project engineers.
• Oversee public-sector contract requirements, ensuring full compliance with prevailing wage, certified payroll, and MBE/DBE/WBE standards.
• Ensure all utility notifications via PA One Call, E&S controls, NPDES compliance, and municipal permits remain current throughout construction.
• Enforce strict site safety plans and OSHA compliance standards in close coordination with field superintendents and trade subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Public sector / municipal projects

Communication

Leadership

PM software proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Sitework Project Manager – Lead Civil Infrastructure & Park Developments in Central PA

Job Overview

• Company: Paul Risk Construction
• Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year
• Location: Quarryville, PA (Travel required to regional jobsites)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time, Exempt
• Schedule: Full-time schedule
• Project Scope: Earthwork, underground site utilities, paving, drainage, streetscapes, municipal infrastructure, and park/playground installations
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will take full operational leadership over complex sitework and civil infrastructure projects across Lancaster and Central Pennsylvania.

This position empowers you to manage high-visibility municipal, public works, and commercial projects from initial award through final site closeout.

You will join a growing specialty contracting division backed by an established, family-oriented company that values precision, ownership, and quality execution.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Direct all phases of sitework execution including mobilization, earthwork, underground utilities, paving, drainage, and recreational site installations.
• Develop and maintain accurate project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project to mitigate field delays proactively.
• Control project financial performance by managing budgets, tracking costs, and generating detailed monthly cost projections for company leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for general contractors, municipal authorities, school districts, and project engineers.
• Oversee public-sector contract requirements, ensuring full compliance with prevailing wage, certified payroll, and MBE/DBE/WBE standards.
• Ensure all utility notifications via PA One Call, E&S controls, NPDES compliance, and municipal permits remain current throughout construction.
• Enforce strict site safety plans and OSHA compliance standards in close coordination with field superintendents and trade subcontractors.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in sitework, civil construction, or site utility infrastructure.
• Proven track record of managing public-sector or municipal construction projects, including certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Deep technical understanding of earthwork, grading, underground utilities, paving, and drainage systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous job site scopes across varying construction phases.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with experience leading OAC progress meetings and interfacing with municipal engineers.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Direct project experience with parks, playgrounds, sports courts, streetscapes, or recreational infrastructure.
• Familiarity with PennDOT.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• Practical working knowledge of erosion and sediment control (E&S / NPDES) regulations and PA One Call procedures.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with specialized civil sitework experience.
• Provided company vehicle or vehicle allowance program for travel to active job sites.
• Annual performance bonus program tied directly to project execution and profitability results.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-recognized paid holidays.
• Retirement 401(k) savings plan equipped with company match contributions.
• Collaborative, family-oriented workplace culture with direct access to company ownership.

About Us

Paul Risk Construction is a Lancaster-based specialty contractor with deep expertise in sitework, civil construction, and municipal infrastructure improvement.

We partner with general contractors, municipalities, school districts, and public agencies across Central Pennsylvania to deliver complex ground-up and site rehabilitation projects.

Our team is dedicated to precision, safety, and reliability while building lasting public assets and community relationships throughout the region.

Paul Risk Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.