Project Manager (Heavy Civil / Paving)

Our client is a well-established, privately held heavy civil construction and pavement management company with more than 30 years of experience delivering commercial and municipal infrastructure projects throughout the Southeast. As a DOT-certified general contractor, the organization specializes in roadway paving, milling, asphalt repair, concrete restoration, sealcoating, line striping, site development, and pavement preservation services. With a strong reputation for quality workmanship and long-standing relationships with nationally recognized commercial clients and municipalities, the company continues to experience significant growth and is expanding its heavy civil operations team. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, results-driven organization where employees are empowered to take ownership of projects and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage municipal, DOT, and commercial paving projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Develop project schedules and coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, and materials to support efficient project execution.
• Monitor project budgets, job costs, change orders, and field directives while maintaining financial accountability throughout each project.
• Oversee roadway paving, milling, asphalt, site work, and commercial parking lot projects while coordinating field operations with superintendents and crews.
• Coordinate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) planning and implementation in accordance with project specifications and safety requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining proactive communication regarding project progress, schedules, and overall customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and maintain all project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawing reviews, daily photo logs, weekly progress reports, and project closeout documentation.
• Review and approve invoices, project costs, and vendor expenditures associated with assigned projects.
• Attend pre-construction, progress, and closeout meetings while collaborating with clients, subcontractors, and internal leadership teams.
• Provide leadership and direction to field superintendents, ensuring work is completed in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and reinforce OSHA regulations and company safety initiatives across all active job sites.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific documentation, reporting, and operational standards for municipal agencies and national commercial accounts.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of departmental procedures, workflows, and standard operating practices as the heavy civil division continues to grow.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience managing heavy civil paving projects, including asphalt paving, milling, roadway construction, parking lots, and commercial site work.
• Demonstrated Project Manager experience with full ownership of projects from planning through completion; superintendent or foreman experience alone will not be sufficient.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, change order management, and construction documentation.
• Ability to effectively lead field personnel, coordinate subcontractors, and communicate confidently with superintendents, clients, and executive leadership.
• Experience working on municipal, DOT, or commercial paving projects is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple active projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated professional capable of working independently while maintaining a high level of accountability and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a direct, results-oriented culture where ownership, accountability, and initiative are highly valued.
• Experience using HeavyJob (HCSS), Vista by Viewpoint, or similar construction management and ERP software is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required. Candidates with extensive field experience and proven project management success will be strongly considered.