Heavy Civil Project Manager

Project Manager

Seeking a Project Manager with heavy civil experience for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Columbia, SC. This position offers full benefits including PTO, health insurance, holiday pay, and a vehicle allowance! Salary is between $110K - $125K per year (based on experience).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of heavy civil construction projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, objectives, schedules, and resource plans to meet client and stakeholder requirements.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, costs, and timelines to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage procurement activities, including subcontractor/vendor selection, contract administration, and bid evaluations.
• Oversee change orders, cost controls, and financial reporting.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, identify risks, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain project documentation, including contracts, permits, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project records.
• Prepare project status reports, forecasts, invoices, and stakeholder updates.

Team Leadership & Communication

• Foster a collaborative environment among superintendents, foremen, field personnel, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate activities across all project participants.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and performance oversight to project teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, engineers, architects, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on all projects.
• Support the maintenance of required safety and compliance documentation.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Review payroll coding, project expenses, and job cost reporting.
• Participate in project financial reviews and forecasting activities.
• Support business development efforts and hiring initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3 years of construction project management experience.
• Experience managing heavy civil construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, cost control, scheduling, and risk management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and construction management software.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, EIT, PE, OSHA, or MSHA.
• Experience with contract negotiations, claims management, and regulatory permitting processes.

Working Conditions

• Frequent fieldwork in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Exposure to active construction environments and heavy equipment.
• Occasional lifting, walking, climbing, and other physical activities associated with construction site management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!