Heavy Civil Construction - Project Manager
Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction
Location: Rhode Island / Southern New England
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation
Base Salary: $150,000 - $250,000, depending on experience
Competitive benefits package and strong long-term career opportunity
Role Overview
A long-established heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of complex infrastructure projects across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
The company delivers challenging bridge, culvert, dam, roadway, marine, structural, and related civil projects. This position is ideal for a proven Project Manager who understands how heavy civil work is built and can successfully manage the financial, contractual, and operational sides of a project.
The company is focused on quality rather than volume and is looking for an exceptional candidate with strong heavy civil experience, a stable employment history, and a reputation for delivering successful projects. For the right individual, leadership is prepared to move quickly and offer compensation at the top of the market.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction and award through final closeout
- Take ownership of project budgets, forecasting, cost controls, schedules, and profitability
- Coordinate closely with Superintendents and field leadership to maintain production and project milestones
- Oversee bridge, culvert, dam, roadway, marine, structural concrete, excavation, and related infrastructure scopes
- Manage contracts, subcontract agreements, procurement, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
- Review plans, specifications, schedules, and contract requirements to identify risks and opportunities
- Maintain accurate cost projections and regularly report on project financial performance
- Develop and manage project schedules, short-term planning, and critical milestones
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, engineers, inspectors, owners, and public agencies
- Ensure materials, equipment, subcontractors, and project resources are available when needed
- Identify potential scope, schedule, and cost issues early and drive timely resolution
- Support billing, pay applications, claims, and project documentation
- Partner with field leadership to maintain high standards for safety, quality, and productivity
- Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with clients and internal teams
- Support punch list completion, final turnover, and project closeout
- Mentor Project Engineers and developing Project Managers
What They're Looking For
- Proven Project Manager experience in heavy civil or infrastructure construction
- Strong experience with bridges, culverts, dams, road construction, marine work, structural concrete, or similar civil projects
- Clear understanding of heavy civil construction means, methods, sequencing, and field operations
- Experience managing large project budgets, schedules, contracts, and financial reporting
- Strong knowledge of change order management, procurement, cost forecasting, and subcontractor coordination
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, technical documents, and construction contracts
- Confidence working directly with Superintendents, engineers, inspectors, public agencies, and clients
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Stable employment history and a reputation for accountability and follow-through
- Willingness to support projects throughout Southern New England
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred but not required
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Top-of-market compensation for an accomplished heavy civil Project Manager
- Opportunity to take ownership of challenging and highly visible infrastructure projects
- Flexibility to work from the company's Rhode Island office or remain closely connected to projects in the field
- Established contractor with deep regional roots and a strong reputation
- Direct access to experienced company leadership and a newly strengthened operations team
- Culture that values tenure, loyalty, practical judgment, and quality performance
- Project Managers are trusted to lead their work and make meaningful decisions
- Strong long-term opportunity with a multi-generational contractor
- Fast and straightforward interview process for an exceptional candidate
If you are interested in this opportunity do not hesitate to apply!
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