Heavy Civil Project Manager

Seeking a Project Manager with heavy civil experience for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Columbia SC.

This position offers full benefits including PTO health insurance holiday pay and a vehicle allowance!

Salary is between $110K - $125K per year (based on experience)

The Project Manager is responsible for planning coordinating and overseeing all phases of heavy civil construction projects from initiation through closeout. This role ensures projects are completed safely on schedule within budget and in compliance with contract requirements quality standards and regulatory guidelines.

• Manage all aspects of heavy civil construction projects including planning scheduling budgeting execution and closeout.
• Develop project scopes objectives schedules and resource plans to meet client and stakeholder requirements.
• Monitor project performance budgets costs and timelines to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage procurement activities including subcontractor/vendor selection contract administration and bid evaluations.
• Oversee change orders cost controls and financial reporting.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress identify risks and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain project documentation including contracts permits RFIs submittals change orders and project records.
• Prepare project status reports forecasts invoices and stakeholder updates.

• Foster a collaborative environment among superintendents foremen field personnel subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate activities across all project participants.
• Provide leadership guidance and performance oversight to project teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners engineers architects contractors and regulatory agencies.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA MSHA federal state and local regulations.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on all projects.
• Support the maintenance of required safety and compliance documentation.

• Review payroll coding project expenses and job cost reporting.
• Participate in project financial reviews and forecasting activities.
• Support business development efforts and hiring initiatives as needed.

• Minimum 3 years of construction project management experience.
• Experience managing heavy civil construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting cost control scheduling and risk management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Microsoft Project SharePoint and construction management software.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints specifications and construction documents.
• Strong leadership organizational communication and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as PMP EIT PE OSHA or MSHA.
• Experience with contract negotiations claims management and regulatory permitting processes.

• Frequent fieldwork in varying weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Exposure to active construction environments and heavy equipment.
• Occasional lifting walking climbing and other physical activities associated with construction site management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

If you are interested in learning more about this role please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

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