Senior Project Manager, Wet Utilities & Heavy Civil
Overview
You will own the full lifecycle of water, sewer, storm drainage, and site civil projects across the Mid-Atlantic. 8+ years of heavy civil experience is required, with Procore and Primavera P6 for scheduling and cost control. You will lead self-performing crews and coordinate labor, equipment, and materials for field production. This role offers a 401K match and a defined career development plan, distinct from typical PM roles by its focus on utility construction.
What You'll Do10
- 1Align labor, equipment, and crews for optimal field production across all civil and utility scopes.
- 2Generate accurate and timely project information for heavy civil and utility work.
- 3Develop a deep understanding of plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- 4Build and maintain the project plan, including sequencing for water, sewer, storm drainage, earthwork, and structures.
- 5Create the preliminary project schedule and maintain weekly progress updates using Primavera P6.
- 6Perform full job setup including contract review, cost codes, utility quantity tracking, and budget oversight.
- 7Catalog and track submittals, RFIs, PCOs, quantities, equipment, and material procurement specific to civil and utility work.
- 8Lead subcontractor and supplier buyout for pipe materials, structures, excavation support, and specialty civil items.
- 9Prepare and submit change orders tied to scope growth in utilities, earthwork, and structures.
- 10Submit timely pay applications while keeping accounts receivable current.
Requirements10
- 18+ years of experience in heavy civil construction.
- 2Experience managing water, sewer, storm drainage, earthwork, and site civil projects.
- 3Strong financial acumen and cost control experience.
- 4Proficiency in scheduling and project management systems such as Primavera P6 and Procore.
- 5Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 6Ability to lead teams in structured, compliance-driven environments.
- 7Willing to travel on a per diem basis.
- 8Must have a valid driver's license.
- 9Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- 10Must pass pre-employment and random drug screening and background check.
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