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Senior Project Manager - Heavy Highway/Civil Construction

Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc.
Dover, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2027

Senior Project Manager (DE/MD)

Pay: $125,000 - $145,000 per year

Work Location: Hybrid between the office (Dover) and job sites in DE/MD.

Job description:

Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join our division in DE/MD. Areas of work include highway, bridges, utilities, and marine/port work.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with on-site project team to ensure project success
  • Ensure project plan is moving forward to meet anticipated deadlines
  • Responsible for schedule development and implementation, work planning, and issue identification and resolution
  • Responsible for RFI and submittal process
  • Processes owner billings and project related accounting issues
  • Conduct meetings to successfully identify safety concerns and exposures in adherence with company safety program
  • Monitors work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel
  • Monitors profit and loss statements on a monthly basis and maintains them throughout the project
  • Schedules, supervises and attends internal and external pre-construction and post-construction meetings
  • Assumes responsibility for all financial aspects of project including collections to ensure maximum profit margins
  • Collaborates with client/owner on a regular basis to maintain great relationships

Qualifications:

  • Must have 7 years of Project Management experience in the construction industry
  • Experience with DelDOT, heavy highway, bridge, or marine work is preferred
  • Experience in estimating, operations, or engineering is required
  • BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent. Continuing education in construction is highly desirable
  • FE or PE certification a plus

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (where applicable)
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure projects that shape the communities we serve

Join Our Team

If you are a motivated construction professional with a strong heavy highway and heavy civil project management background and are looking to make an impact with a respected industry leader, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Richard E. Pierson Construction team.

Richard E. Pierson Construction Company is both an Equal Opportunity Employer AND a Drug Free Work Zone.

Pay: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Company truck
  • Dental insurance
  • Fuel card
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dover, DE 19901

Salary : $125,000 - $145,000

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