Project Manager, Heavy Civil Construction

A growing, self-performing heavy civil contractor is hiring a Project Manager to step in immediately and own multiple concurrent projects. This is a backfill role created by urgent departure, and the company is also considering a second PM hire given their current growth rate. If you have earthwork and underground utilities experience, take ownership seriously, and thrive in a process-driven, high-accountability office environment, this is your next move.

What You Will Run

3 to 4 concurrent projects at any given time (reduced to 2 to 3 for large-scale projects in the $25M to $30M range)
Full-site package scopes including earthwork and underground utilities, all sizes
Project setup, job costing, and coding in the project management system
Change orders, takeoffs, and plan reading
Coordination across accounting, field foremen, and subcontractors to ensure accurate job cost reconciliation
One shared Project Engineer (recently promoted from estimating)

The Work Environment

90 to 95% office-based. This is not a field-heavy role.
In-person, in-office daily. No remote work.
Fast-paced, high-accountability culture where processes and follow-through matter.

What It Takes

Earthwork and underground utilities experience is a must. Full site package background strongly preferred.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational and clerical discipline.
Ability to read and mark up construction plans.
Change order management and takeoff experience.
Strong attention to detail. Project setup must be done correctly on the front end: coding, system entry, subcontractor coordination. Accurate setup drives everything downstream through accounting and job cost.
No shortcuts mentality. You understand that cutting corners on the front end creates problems everywhere else.

Also Strongly Considered: Senior Estimators ready for a PM promotion. If you have 5 to 10 years of estimating experience and are ready to grow into project management, the company is open to coaching the right person up.

Software & Tools

Spectrum (project management and accounting) – required, will train
Bluebeam (plan reading and markups) – required
HeavyJob by HCSS (field timekeeping) – familiarity preferred, very user-friendly
HCSS HeavyBid (estimating) – big plus, especially for estimator-track candidates

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary: $100,000 (senior estimator/growth track) up to $135,000+ (experienced PM); up to $150,000 for a standout candidate
Bonus: 10% of base salary, tied to agreed-upon KPIs. Flexible structure, can adjust base/incentive split.
Company vehicle provided with personal use to and from home and job sites
Fuel card included

To apply, contact Amundson Group.

At a glance

Location: Virginia
Recruiter: Amundson Group, veteran-owned, construction-only

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