Project Manager

Project Manager

Our client is a well-established heavy civil contractor with more than 40 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects throughout the Northeast. With approximately 90 employees and annual revenue of roughly $40 million, the company specializes in heavy civil construction, wastewater treatment facilities, water and sewer infrastructure, dam rehabilitation, excavation, process piping, and related public infrastructure projects. Known for its family-oriented culture, strong employee retention, and hands-on leadership, the company has earned a reputation for tackling technically challenging projects while maintaining a collaborative, team-first environment. As the business continues to grow and expand its project portfolio, it is seeking experienced Project Managers to help support increasing demand and drive successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete lifecycle of multiple heavy civil construction projects from planning and procurement through execution and final closeout.
• Simultaneously oversee approximately three to four active projects ranging from $2 million to $10 million in value.
• Develop, review, and maintain project schedules to ensure milestones, budgets, and deliverables remain on track.
• Coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, owners, engineers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Conduct regular office planning sessions and weekly or bi-weekly job site visits to monitor project progress and address operational needs.
• Lead project meetings to review schedules, budgets, safety, production goals, and overall project performance.
• Monitor project costs, forecasting, and financial performance while proactively identifying and resolving issues that could impact profitability or schedule.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and survey information to support project planning and execution.
• Maintain accurate project documentation using Procore, Primavera P6 (Oracle), and other project management tools.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, project stakeholders, and field teams while maintaining a high level of accountability and communication throughout each project.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of Project Management experience
• Experience managing projects valued at $2 million or greater from inception through closeout.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of construction surveying principles.
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and field operations simultaneously.
• Experience using project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6 (Oracle), or similar scheduling platforms.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout the Northeast, primarily for day trips with limited overnight travel.