Project Manager-Heavy Civil/Highway

Kimmel & Associates•Newark, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is an established heavy civil construction contractor specializing in highway infrastructure, asphalt paving, and site preparation. The company delivers complex public and private infrastructure projects and emphasizes safety, quality, customer service, and long-term client relationships. The Project Manager – Civil / Heavy Highway oversees construction projects from initial planning and project setup through execution and final closeout. The role manages one or multiple contracts ranging from $2 million to $25 million or more and ensures financial, schedule, safety, and quality objectives are met. Based in South Plainfield, New Jersey, the Project Manager coordinates with field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, accounting, and executive leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in civil, heavy highway, or infrastructure construction.
Working knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety practices.
Familiarity with traffic control, underground utilities, drainage, excavation, grading, retaining walls, and asphalt and concrete paving.
Strong understanding of construction project controls, cost management, scheduling, subcontract administration, and change-order management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn and use HCSS Heavy Bid, HCSS Heavy Job, Sage 300, Procore, Bluebeam, and other project-related applications.
Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Ability to collaborate effectively with field teams, subcontractors, vendors, accounting personnel, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Manage heavy civil, highway, and infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle, from preconstruction planning through closeout.
Coordinate reviews of project plans, permits, geotechnical borings, and bid documents to establish requirements and identify potential challenges.
Oversee vendor buyout, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, submittals, shop drawings, requests for information (RFIs), quantity calculations, and utility mark-outs.
Develop and implement project-specific safety plans, pre-task planning procedures, site visits, and safety meetings.
Coordinate project schedules, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other resources to maintain productivity and meet deadlines.
Establish quality control plans, coordinate inspections, and maintain accurate redlined as-built documentation.
Review invoices, monthly requisitions, pay quantities, and change-order pricing; coordinate change-order reviews with the President as needed.
Track project costs, maintain cost codes, review payroll, and prepare quarterly forecasts with accounting and the CFO.
Maintain accurate project records and documentation using Procore and other required project management systems.
Manage material certifications, project documentation, and closeout requirements to ensure contracts are completed properly.
Communicate project status, financial performance, schedule updates, and field issues to internal stakeholders and leadership.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary of $100,000–$150,000, depending on experience.
Year-end performance bonus.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; the company covers 90% of premium and deductible costs for single coverage plans.
Corporate profit-sharing program.
401(k) retirement plan.
Life insurance and voluntary employee benefits.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Ten paid holidays.
Opportunity to work on substantial heavy civil and infrastructure projects with an established contractor.
Professional development and ongoing technical training.