Project Manager - 6

CARDINAL CIVIL CONTRACTING LLC•Denver, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Civil Contracting, a heavy civil and site development contractor and part of Cardinal Infrastructure Group, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead civil construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. Projects span residential, commercial and industrial, and public work. The role oversees planning, coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and execution to help ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. The Project Manager manages work across self-perform divisions and coordinates with superintendents, foremen, owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal teams. The role also manages budgets, cost reporting, forecasts, contracts, change orders, RFIs, pay applications, vendor selection, and project documentation. The position directly supervises employees such as Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers and is responsible for training and participating in performance reviews. The role combines office work with visits to active construction sites. Site work involves outdoor conditions and physical activity, including walking on uneven terrain, climbing in and out of trucks and equipment, and standing for extended periods. Standard hours may include early starts, extended hours, or weekends as project needs require.

Requirements

Demonstrated strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty.
At least 3 years of project management experience in civil construction.
Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, and cost control.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Working knowledge of job costing, change order pricing, pay applications, and cost-to-complete forecasting.
Proficiency with project management software such as AGTEK, Bid2Win, or similar; HCSS HeavyJob / HeavyBid; and Microsoft 365.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as needed; acceptable driving record for company vehicle use.
Ability to regularly walk active job sites on uneven terrain, climb in and out of trucks and equipment, and stand for extended periods; occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.
Ability to perform extended computer work for scheduling, cost reporting, and project documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing site development, utilities, earthwork, or roadway construction projects.
Familiarity with local and state construction regulations.
Established relationships with owners, engineers, and subcontractors in the Charlotte market.
Experience managing self-perform crews, including utilities, retaining walls, grading, and drilling and blasting.

Responsibilities

Lead civil construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, managing planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
Manage projects across self-perform divisions and coordinate with division superintendents.
Develop and maintain project schedules, track progress, and prepare reports for management and clients.
Identify project risks, resolve issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
Participate in estimate-to-operations turnover and preconstruction meetings to understand bid assumptions, scope, and production rates.
Coordinate look-ahead schedules, manpower, equipment, and material needs with superintendents and foremen.
Lead project closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, final inspections and acceptance, and warranty documentation.
Develop and maintain project budgets, cost reports, and forecasts.
Review contracts, plans, and specifications for compliance.
Notify Purchasing of awarded projects, review vendor comparisons, and select vendors.
Manage change orders, RFIs, and project documentation.
Prepare monthly pay applications and owner billings, and review job cost and cost-to-complete / WIP reports with leadership.
Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, developers, and GCs; review estimates for existing client accounts and submit proposals.
Coordinate permits, utility locates, and municipal / DOT inspections with the appropriate agencies.
Pursue ongoing education, professional training, and certification.
Represent the company in a manner that supports its mission, treat co-workers and clients respectfully, communicate honestly and transparently, and demonstrate integrity and accountability.
Model and enforce the company safety program; ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and company policies; lead or attend site safety meetings and participate in incident investigations.
Comply with company policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable local municipal, NCDOT, environmental, and erosion control requirements.
Train adequate backup personnel, take ownership of hiring decisions, and directly supervise employees such as Project Engineers and Assistant PMs.
Train employees and participate in performance reviews.
Perform other related duties as assigned.