Job Description

Project Manager, Heavy Civil / NCDOT

Cary, NC · Onsite · $140,000 to $170,000 plus bonus · Direct hire

A well-established, self-perform heavy civil contractor with a growing program in the Carolinas is hiring a Project Manager for NCDOT work in the Cary and Raleigh market.

This is a strong seat for a Project Manager who has already run NCDOT roadway, bridge or utility jobs for a contractor and wants to own the whole job. The backlog is already won, and you report straight to senior leadership. You would take projects from preconstruction through closeout: grading, storm drain, water and sewer, erosion control and DOT roadway, much of it self-performed. Triangle locals are ideal, and candidates ready to relocate to the Raleigh area are welcome.

What you would do

• Run NCDOT roadway, bridge and utility projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Own the budget, schedule, cost reports, forecasting and margin on every job you run
• Submit accurate cost and income projections and act on variances early
• Lead superintendents, field engineers and subcontractors to hit production, quality and safety
• Be the main contact for NCDOT, owners, engineers, inspectors and vendors
• Issue subcontracts and purchase orders and manage subcontractor performance
• Handle change orders, pay estimates, submittals, claims and contract documentation
• Run weekly project meetings on schedule and cost, and report performance to leadership
• Work with estimating on bids and the handoff so every job starts right
• Keep a strong safety culture on every site

What you need

• 5+ years as a Project Manager on heavy civil, highway, bridge or utility work for a contractor
• NCDOT project experience (required)
• A track record of running projects in their entirety, from preconstruction to closeout
• Contractor-side builders only. Consultant, design or inspection-only backgrounds will not fit
• Strong cost control, scheduling and change order skills, and experience managing field teams

A plus

• Vista and HCSS HeavyJob experience
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field experience
• OSHA 30

Details

• $140,000 to $170,000 base, plus a bonus opportunity
• Full benefits package
• Onsite in Cary, NC. Triangle candidates preferred, and relocation assistance is available
• Own the job start to finish, with a direct line to senior leadership and no layers
• Direct hire, one opening

This is a field role: the work happens at customer and job sites rather than at a single worksite, and you will be based within driving distance of the job location. Expect day trips to job sites, with most nights at home.