Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Project Manager Heavy Civil / Infrastructure / Site Development Job Description
The Construction Project Manager leads small- to mid-sized heavy civil, infrastructure, utility, earthwork, concrete, and site development projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role oversees project scope, budget, schedule, subcontractor coordination, documentation, risk management, and client communication while partnering closely with field operations to deliver safe, high-quality projects. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage small- to mid-sized heavy civil, infrastructure, utility, earthwork, concrete, and site development projects from initial planning through final completion and closeout.
- Lead preconstruction activities, including preparing estimates, reviewing project scope, soliciting subcontractor bids, performing constructability reviews, and developing project execution plans.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, staffing plans, and performance updates to internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor labor and equipment productivity, job cost performance, change orders, and schedule impacts to ensure the project remains aligned with approved targets.
- Identify performance variances and develop corrective action plans when project costs, productivity, or schedule deviate from the approved budget or milestones.
- Coordinate daily and long-range activities among project teams, field leadership, consultants, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to maintain alignment with project objectives.
- Lead preconstruction meetings, regular project progress meetings, client meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and internal staff meetings to drive communication and accountability.
- Organize and prioritize day-to-day project activities and ensure decisions support safety, environmental compliance, cost control, schedule adherence, quality standards, and client satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including contracts, submittals, RFIs, change documentation, progress reports, meeting minutes, and project closeout materials.
- Obtain necessary approvals for changes, submittals, and other project requirements, and resolve project issues with urgency, sound judgment, and a solutions-focused approach.
- Partner closely with field operations to plan work, address constraints, coordinate labor, equipment, and materials, and keep field execution aligned with the project plan and schedule.
- Support the staffing, coaching, and development of project engineers, assistant project managers, field engineers, superintendents, and foremen by providing guidance and feedback.
- Promote, model, and verify compliance with company safety policies, project procedures, and quality expectations across all project activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support project financial reviews, forecasting, and reporting as needed.
- Perform additional project-related responsibilities as required to support successful project delivery.
Essential Skills
- At least five years of project management experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, industrial, site development, utilities, concrete, earthwork, or a closely related construction environment.
- Proven experience managing construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, including planning, execution, and turnover.
- Strong experience managing project financials, including budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and job cost reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain project schedules and coordinate with field teams and subcontractors to meet milestones.
- Hands-on experience with subcontractor coordination, including bid solicitation, scope review, contract administration, and performance oversight.
- Solid change management experience, including identification, pricing, negotiation, and documentation of change orders.
- Ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction plans, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and cost reports.
- Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of complex work and multiple priorities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with clients, vendors, subcontractors, field teams, and internal leadership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with construction management, scheduling, estimating, or project controls software.
- Experience with HCSS HeavyBid or comparable estimating software is beneficial.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel to active project sites as required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional extended hours or weekends based on project demands.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Background or qualification in civil site development is highly relevant.
- Experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
- Previous experience leading project management or field management personnel, including mentoring and developing project teams.
- Experience supporting or managing projects in power, water or wastewater, mission-critical facilities, industrial development, environmental infrastructure, or large-scale civil construction.
- Experience with project management practices specific to public-sector, municipal, regulated utility, or direct-to-owner projects is beneficial.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Comfort working in both office and field environments and adapting to changing project needs.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in project delivery.
Work Environment
This role operates in both office and active construction-site environments, providing a balance of planning and field coordination. Work at construction sites may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, and typical field activities. The position may require extended periods of standing or walking on uneven surfaces, as well as physical activities such as climbing, kneeling, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling in support of routine construction-site tasks. The role includes handling or assisting with materials or equipment, with the ability to safely lift or carry up to 75 pounds when required. Standard office technology and construction management, scheduling, estimating, and project controls software are used regularly. Work hours generally follow a full-time schedule, with flexibility for occasional extended hours or weekend work based on project demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position. The organization offers competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, a company-sponsored retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, professional development and career growth opportunities, and vehicle, fuel, and cell phone support aligned with role requirements.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $140000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Health, Dental, Vision
Company Truck, Gas card
401k
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC. About Actalent

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