Project Manager, Heavy Civil / NCDOT

Location: Cary, NC (Raleigh, Durham and the Triangle) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: Competitive base plus bonus opportunity

Overview

A well established, self perform heavy civil contractor with a growing program in the Carolinas is seeking a Project Manager to lead NCDOT roadway, bridge and utility work in the Cary and Raleigh market. This role offers ownership of projects from preconstruction through closeout, a backlog of already-won work, and direct access to senior leadership.

What you'll 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 targets
• Serve as 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 the job starts right
• Maintain a strong safety culture on every site

Required qualifications

• 5+ years as a Project Manager on heavy civil, highway, bridge or utility work for a contractor
• NCDOT project experience is required
• A track record running projects in their entirety, from preconstruction to closeout
• Contractor side builders only; consultant, design or inspection only backgrounds will not fit
• Strong on cost control, schedules, change orders and managing field teams

Preferred qualifications

• Vista and HCSS HeavyJob experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred, or equivalent field experience
• OSHA 30 is a plus
• Triangle candidates preferred; candidates open to relocating to the Raleigh area are welcome

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive base plus bonus opportunity
• Full benefits package

Why this role

You own the job start to finish, lead a self perform team on an already-won backlog of NCDOT roadway and utility work, and report straight to senior leadership with no layers or red tape.