Job Description
Project Manager – Civil Construction
📍 Cary, NC OR Charlottesville, VA
💰 $100K–$125K + 10% Bonus + Benefits
About the Company
Our client is an 80+ year, family-owned civil construction company known for delivering high-quality infrastructure, site development, and earthwork projects. They have built a strong reputation through long-term client relationships, repeat business, and steady growth.
The company prides itself on a family-oriented culture, where leadership is highly accessible and employees are given real ownership over their projects. They emphasize safety, collaboration, and internal growth, offering clear career paths into larger and more complex project work.
Position Overview
Due to a growing backlog, the company is hiring a Project Manager to support projects in either the Cary, NC or Charlottesville, VA markets.
This role offers high visibility and ownership, managing multiple projects from preconstruction through completion, all within a local travel radius (30–45 miles).
Key Responsibilities
• Manage 2–3 projects simultaneously ($5M–$10M range)
• Oversee full lifecycle:
○ Budgeting & cost forecasting
○ Scheduling & timeline management
○ Subcontractor/vendor coordination
○ Client / owner / GC communication
○ Change orders & reporting
• Collaborate with estimating, field teams, and operations
• Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and safely
• Gain exposure to larger-scale projects ($50M+) over time
Qualifications
Required:
• Minimum 2+ years of civil construction experience
• Experience supporting or managing projects (preferably $5M+)
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Preferred:
• Experience on large-scale ($50M+) projects
• Leadership or mentorship experience
Compensation & Benefits
• $100K–$125K base salary
• 10% bonus
• Annual raises
• Full benefits
• Gas stipend + vehicle allowance
• Mileage reimbursement (~$0.23/mile)
• Relocation assistance
Work Environment
• Monday–Friday (8 AM – 5 PM)
• Local job sites only (no heavy travel)
• Hybrid office + field
Strong, team-focused culture
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Required Skills & Experience
• Minimum 2+ years of civil construction experience
• Experience supporting or managing projects (preferably $5M+)
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Preferred:
• Experience on large-scale ($50M+) projects
• Leadership or mentorship experience
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.