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Heavy Civil Project Manager (Independence Excavating)

Independence Excavating, Inc.
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026
Heavy Civil Project Manager

Independence Excavating is looking for an accomplished and ambitious Project Manager to join our growing team. As a Project Manager, you will manage all aspects of the assigned project, including budgets, schedules, submittals, RFI’s, contracts, purchase orders as well as being comfortable and professional with owner interaction. This position will report to the Senior Project Manager.

Who is IX?

From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 70 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.indexc.com/

What do we believe in?

People

Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

Performance

Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

Community

Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

A Typical Day Looks Like

  • Preparing, reviewing, and returning submittals for items to be manufactured or provided
  • Working with Superintendent/Operation Manager to determine equipment & crew needs
  • Assembling job cost codes for projects and regularly update
  • Coordinating subcontractors and material deliveries on major items
  • Reviewing and approving subcontractor/supplier estimates & invoices
  • Negotiating, closing, and coordinating all Extra Work Orders and COR’s for changes in project scope
  • Monitoring production, resource utilization and overall job cost versus estimated cost to maintain profit margin on projects
  • Preparing monthly job cost/profit projections

Do you have what it takes?

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required and Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred
  • At least 5 years’ experience working primarily in the management of large commercial construction projects
  • Must have strong organizational skills in order to handle the variety of tasks assigned
  • Must develop positive working relationships with owners and project engineers as well as local government offices
  • Demonstrated ability to manage people, budget, schedule, and quality of work at multiple construction sites
  • Must be competent to perform complete and accurate project take-offs and estimates
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%

Why IX?

  • Weekly Competitive Pay!
  • Excellent Benefits:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • FSA & HSA
    • Life Insurance Optional Family Life Insurance
    • Short-term and Long-term Disability
    • Wellness Incentive Program
  • Paid Holidays and PTO
  • 401(k) Company match
  • Paid corporate training program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
  • Family-owned and operated since 1956
Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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