Heavy Civil/Roadwork Project Manager - Somers Point, NJ

Somers Point, New Jersey Permanent USD120,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
Join a well-established South Jersey heavy civil contractor specializing in roadway, municipal infrastructure, public works, and site development projects. This Project Manager will oversee 15-20 concurrent projects from award through closeout while working closely with field operations, ownership, and clients to ensure successful project execution.
  • Room for growth with a reputable contractor!
  • Professional and financial advancement!

About Our Client

Our client is a reputable South Jersey-based heavy civil contractor with a strong track record delivering municipal, county, school board, roadway, and public works construction projects throughout the region. The company self-performs key scopes including excavation, sitework, concrete, curbs, sidewalks, milling, paving, and playground construction, and offers a collaborative environment with direct access to company leadership.

Job Description

Hiring Need / Day to DayDue to a recent resignation, the company is seeking a Project Manager to join its growing team and help oversee a diverse portfolio of heavy civil and roadway projects throughout Southern New Jersey.Responsibilities include:

  • Manage numerous active municipal, roadway, sitework, and public works projects simultaneously.
  • Coordinate projects from preconstruction through closeout, including scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, billing, and documentation.
  • Work closely with field superintendents to coordinate manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and project schedules.
  • Review plans, specifications, contracts, estimates, and project logistics.
  • Prepare and manage change orders, work orders, pay applications, and project reporting.
  • Monitor project financial performance and communicate progress with company leadership.
  • Attend owner meetings, preconstruction meetings, and project coordination meetings.
  • Track quantities, manage invoicing, and assist with project forecasting.
  • Support takeoffs, estimating efforts, and project planning as needed.
  • Maintain strong relationships with owners, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.



Work Environment:

  • Approximately 70% office / 30% field.
  • Direct interaction with ownership and field leadership.
  • Projects typically range from $200K-$3M in value.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Preferred Background:

  • 3+ years of Project Management experience within heavy civil, roadway, municipal infrastructure, or site development construction.
  • Strong understanding of public works and municipal projects in Southern New Jersey.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • Proficiency with Excel and construction management software.
  • Experience with HCSS/HeavyBid, Sage 100 Contractor, and Bluebeam is preferred but not required.

What's on Offer

Compensation

  • Base Salary: $130,000 - $150,000
  • Annual Bonus: Typically around 10% of base salary
  • Company-paid health insurance for employees and families
  • HSA program
  • Safe Harbor 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Week between Christmas and New Year's off
  • Long-term career growth opportunity with a stable South Jersey contractor
  • Competitive benefits disclosed upon offer.



Interested? Apply today!!

Contact
Austin Levitt
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7145736

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Somers Point
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Austin Levitt
Job Reference
JN-112026-7145736
 

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