- Field
- Civil and structural engineering
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Manager
- Pay
- $140k to $180k
About the role
The backlog is already won, the projects are challenging, and the seat comes with real project ownership. You'll lead heavy highway, road, and bridge projects from planning through closeout , working alongside field leadership, project engineers, owners, agencies, subcontractors, and vendors. You report straight to senior leadership. No layers, no red tape , just a strong team that delivers and wants another strong PM to grow with them.
What you would own
- Identify project risks early and drive solutions before they become bigger issues.
- Protect the company's position on contract changes, claims, documentation, and owner communication.
- Own quality control , review designs against engineering principles, company standards, and contract.
What they are looking for
- Maintain a strong safety, quality, and production culture across the project (Incident & Injury Free).
- Issue subcontracts and purchase orders and manage subcontractor performance.
- Run weekly project meetings (schedule and cost review); track and report project performance accurately to leadership.
- Submit accurate and timely payment requisitions, and know when to elevate and communicate up Why This Role Is Worth the Move.
- Real authority , you carry the budget, schedule, and margin on your projects.
- A long-term backlog of challenging roadway, highway, and bridge work, already funded.
- A self-perform team that takes pride in building it right.
- Competitive base + bonus opportunity.
- Relocation support for the right person.
- 5, 10+ years managing heavy/highway, road, or bridge civil construction projects.
- Track record running medium-to-large heavy civil projects as a PM (this is not an entry-level seat).
- Strong DOT / VDOT, roadway, bridge, grading, drainage, paving, or utility background.
- Strong cost control, schedule, contract, and change-order experience.
- Ability to manage owners, agencies, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
- Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- HeavyJob, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6 experience a plus.
- Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.