Project Controls & Engineering Manager

Hi-Way Paving Inc • Columbus, OH

1h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Hi-Way Paving, we are general contractors in the construction field that specialize in significant amounts of concrete paving, storm drainage, and excavation on highways and airfields. We are seeking a Project Controls & Engineering Manager to strengthen how we execute, track, and continuously improve our projects. This role sits at the intersection of operations, project management, cost engineering, and systems, helping ensure our teams are working efficiently, our financials are accurate, and our processes scale as we grow. The right person will be both analytical and hands-on – someone who can dig into cost reports, standardize how work gets done, and drive adoption of the tools and processes that support our field and project teams. This role will be located at our home office in Dublin, OH, with travel as needed to project sites.

Requirements

• 4–8+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, project engineering, project management, or project controls, required.
• Strong understanding of Project cost tracking and reporting.
• Strong understanding of Pay applications and revenue recognition.
• Strong understanding of Field operations and project workflows.
• Experience working with construction management or ERP systems (Vista, HCSS/HeavyJob, or similar preferred).
• An analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Strong organizational and process-oriented thinking.
• Ability to communicate clearly with field staff, project managers, and senior leadership.
• Self-starter who takes ownership and drives initiatives forward.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current workflows across project engineering and management to identify inefficiencies, risks, and cost-impacting gaps.
• Develop, document, and continuously refine standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Create process maps for key activities, including: Project startup and closeout, Pay application workflows, Quarterly earnings processes, Day-to-day project engineer/project manager responsibilities.
• Review project cost reports monthly to ensure accuracy and identify variances.
• Analyze cost performance (under/over-performing items) and communicate findings to project teams and leadership.
• Provide company-wide cost reporting to support quarterly earnings preparation.
• Participate in quarterly earnings reviews with senior leadership.
• Support and guide project engineers and project managers in preparing accurate and timely pay applications.
• Maintain and improve SOPs for pay application submission and tracking.
• Monitor receivables timelines and follow up as needed.
• Coordinate the waivers and support subcontractor payment processes.
• Evaluate opportunities to further integrate these processes into systems like Vista.
• Serve as a champion for effective use of operations software, including HCSS applications and Vista.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or underutilization in current systems.
• Drive consistency and accountability in how teams use these tools.
• Partner with operations and technology teams to improve system integration and workflows.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career growth and development in the growing and essential construction industry.
• A commitment to excellence and professionalism through building and supporting high-performing teams.
• An open, inclusive, and innovative family-owned business environment focused on training and safety for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed