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Project Manager

Sunrock
Zebulon, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Project Manager (Heavy Civil Construction)

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary (based on experience)

  • Performance-based bonus eligibility

  • Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with employer HSA contribution)

  • Company-paid dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • FSA / HSA accounts

  • Company-paid life insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • 401(k) with discretionary matching (fully vested after 3 years)

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement

General Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the full lifecycle of construction projects, including estimating, planning, execution, financial performance, and closeout. This role partners closely with general superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and customers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing clear communication on project status, risks, and performance. This position requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, field-driven environment.

Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, with evenings, nights, and weekends as required based on project demands. Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, MSHA, and OSHA regulations

  • Promote and enforce safe work practices across all project teams

  • Manage project schedules, sequencing, and resource allocation

  • Coordinate material flow, subcontractors, and field operations

  • Lead project estimating efforts, including scope development and cost analysis

  • Review contracts, plans, and specifications to ensure scope accuracy and risk mitigation

  • Track project costs, budgets, and financial performance to ensure profitability

  • Oversee billing processes, forecasting, and cost reporting

  • Provide regular project updates, forecasts, and performance insights to leadership and clients

  • Serve as the primary liaison between field operations, subcontractors, and customers

  • Support subcontractor selection, negotiation, and performance management

  • Identify project risks and proactively implement solutions to maintain schedule and budget

  • Respond to delays, emergencies, and field challenges

  • Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements

  • Maintain accurate project documentation including contracts, change orders, and reports

  • Drive accountability, communication, and performance across project teams

  • Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred

  • 5 years of experience in construction project management, estimating, or heavy civil operations required

  • Experience with NCDOT, municipal, or infrastructure projects strongly preferred

  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
  • Valid North Carolina Driver’s License required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and technical documents

  • Strong understanding of estimating, cost control, and project financial performance

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence teams and stakeholders

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

  • Experience with construction/project management software preferred

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities in a construction environment

Work Environment and Physical Demands
  • Combination of office and field-based work

  • Regular presence on active construction job sites required

  • Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and construction environments

  • Moderate physical activity including walking job sites and uneven terrain

  • Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs)

  • Moderate noise indoors; loud noise outdoors

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.

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