Heavy Civil Project Manager

A heavy civil project manager oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, utilities, and water systems. They coordinate teams, manage budgets and schedules, ensure regulatory compliance, and resolve on-site challenges to keep the project on track and safe.

Client Details

Our client is a full‑service, family‑owned heavy civil and infrastructure contractor based in New Jersey, with roots dating back to 1925. The company specializes in heavy highway, bridge, marine, structural steel, power/energy, rail, utility construction, emergency response, and steel fabrication services. With nearly a century of experience, they have built a strong reputation for quality, safety, and community commitment, maintaining long‑standing client relationships and a culture centered on employee well‑being and professionalism. The company has had 3 generations of family leadership, and operates with roughly 320 employees and approximately $76M in annual revenue.

Description

• Oversee all phases of large-scale civil infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, utilities, earthwork, and water/wastewater systems.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure work is completed on time and within cost.
• Coordinate subcontractors, field crews, engineers, and inspectors to maintain smooth project execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and contract requirements.
• Identify and resolve on‑site issues, risks, and design conflicts to keep the project progressing efficiently.
• Communicate regularly with clients, stakeholders, and internal leadership on project status, changes, and milestones.
• Lead project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and progress reports.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Civil Project Manager should have:

• Demonstrates deep technical knowledge of heavy civil construction, including highways, bridges, utilities, earthwork, concrete, and site development.
• Proven ability to manage multi‑million‑dollar projects from pre‑construction through closeout, consistently delivering on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership skills with experience overseeing field crews, subcontractors, and project engineers while fostering a safe and productive work environment.
• Skilled in project scheduling, cost control, risk management, and contract administration (RFIs, submittals, change orders, progress documentation).
• Excellent communication and client‑facing abilities, capable of coordinating with owners, engineers, inspectors, and public agencies.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, with a track record of enforcing company and regulatory safety standards.
• Proficient in industry tools such as Bluebeam, MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, or similar project management software.
• Brings problem‑solving agility and the ability to navigate on‑site challenges, design conflicts, and unexpected field conditions.
• Holds relevant credentials such as a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, PMP certification, or equivalent experience.
• Displays professionalism, integrity, and the ability to build trusting, long-term relationships with internal teams and stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary, dependent upon candidate experience.
• Opportunities for bonus and additional compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package included in the offer.
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects within the property industry.
• A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.