Senior Project Manager

Fairfax, United States | Posted on 08/17/2026 Our client is seeking a Senior ProjectManager to lead complex heavy civil and underground infrastructure projectsfrom preconstruction through closeout. This is a senior role with fullaccountability for project outcomes across safety, schedule, budget, quality,and client relationships on projects including large-diameter pipelineinstallations, pump stations, deep utility systems, and heavy civil work. Project Execution Lead all phases from planning through closeout Structure teams, communications, and decision processes Coordinate subcontractors, engineers, vendors, and stakeholders Run OAC meetings and serve as primary client contact Mentor Project Engineers and Project Managers Oversee budgets, forecasting, and margin Lead buyout and contract administration Negotiate and process change orders Approve invoices and maintain accurate job cost reports Schedule & Technical Oversight Build and manage CPM schedules and look-aheads Review drawings and oversee critical sequencing Resolve field conflicts and constructability issues early Safety & Quality Enforce OSHA, company, and municipal safety standards Set and verify quality expectations through inspections Maintain complete records for decisions and claim protection Requirements 10 to 15 years of construction project management experience inheavy civil or underground utility work At least 7 years managing projects involving underground utilities,large-diameter pipelines, pump stations, or heavy civil infrastructure Experience managing projects valued at $10M to $50M or more Strong working knowledge of gravity sewer, force mains, water mains,large-diameter pipelines (48-inch and larger), deep excavation, shoring,dewatering, and trenchless methods Experience with FRP/GRP, PCCP, ductile iron, HDPE, and steel casingpipe systems Background in CPM scheduling, budget management, change ordercontrol, and subcontractor management Experience managing construction in active municipal environmentsand public right-of-way Proficient in Procore and Bluebeam Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) Able to read and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, andutility drawings Familiar with municipal utility standards, specifications, andpermitting #J-18808-Ljbffr