Senior Project Manager / Road Constuction

Job Title: Project Manager / Road Construction

Job Summary:
The Road Construction Project Manager is responsible for leading all phases of roadway construction projects, from pre-construction planning through final closeout. This includes overseeing crews, materials, and equipment; ensuring compliance with project plans and DOT specifications; maintaining strong client communication; and driving projects to successful, on-time completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day management and oversight of road construction projects, including grading, paving, drainage, and traffic control operations.

• Coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, materials, and equipment to maintain project schedule and quality standards.

• Serve as the primary liaison with clients (e.g., municipal, state DOT) to ensure expectations are met and issues are resolved promptly.

• Support estimating team by reviewing plans, compiling quantity takeoffs, and assisting with bid preparation.

• Track and verify field quantities for billing; collaborate with superintendents and foremen to gather accurate daily measurements and production data.

• Handle all project-related A/R processes, including preparing and submitting pay applications, reconciling monthly quantities, and following up on payment status.

• Monitor and control job costs by approving expenses, labor, and subcontractor invoices; conduct audits at project closeout; identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.

• Submit material data sheets, schedules, and documentation in compliance with client and DOT requirements.

• Attend pre-bid, pre-construction, and progress meetings; interpret and communicate project plans, specifications, and contract requirements to the field team.

• Develop and manage project phasing plans and secure necessary traffic control plans.

• Ensure all required permits, utility locates, and safety certifications are in place prior to construction.

• Manage change orders: coordinate pricing with estimating, communicate revisions to the client, and track approvals.

• Confirm final billing quantities with clients and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors on deliveries and scope.

• Perform other special tasks and duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of road construction practices, including DOT standards, traffic control, grading, paving, and utility coordination.

• Commitment to job site safety and ability to meet PPE requirements (hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, etc.).

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling software (e.g., MS Project or similar).

• Comfortable using tablets or smartphones for documentation and reporting.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in road construction project management or related field.

• Valid driver’s license required; ability to travel to job sites as needed.