Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Project Manager (DOT / Heavy Civil)

Location: Baltimore, MD Area

Position Type: Full-Time (Onsite)
Salary: $120K-145K/year

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager (DOT) to join our Traffic Division in the Baltimore, MD area. In this role, you will hold profit/loss (P&L) and overall responsibility for assigned projects, working collaboratively with Project Superintendents, Engineers, and the Traffic Division Manager. You will ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and on budget while serving as the primary point of contact for contractual, commercial, and technical coordination with project owners.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties:

Project Administration & Financial Management

• P&L Responsibility: Maintain complete accountability for project budgets, cost and revenue forecasting, cost estimating, and financial close deadlines.
• Contract Administration: Write, review, and negotiate purchase orders, subcontracts, and material procurement contracts.
• Financial Reporting: Interface bid cost data into estimating/accounting software to set up project budgets, monitor costs during construction, and prepare monthly financial reports.
• Claims & Change Orders: Identify extra work situations, issue timely notices to owners, and seek cost recovery.

Operations & Site Management

• Site Oversight: Actively manage project personnel, oversee site layouts, functions, and appearances, and regularly visit jobsites to optimize operations and ensure contract compliance.
• Scheduling: Develop CPM project schedules in coordination with Estimators and Superintendents; monitor schedules and adjust operations as needed.
• Document & Quality Control: Oversee document control for correspondence, submittals, RFIs, and as-built final records. Manage subcontractor performance and material deliveries.
• Safety: Champion job site safety, monitor safety metrics, and integrate safety planning into means and methods evaluations.

Pre-Construction & Estimating

• Bidding & Estimating: Actively participate in estimating, bidding, scheduling, staffing, and budgeting during pre-construction. Perform quantity surveys and enter pricing into the HeavyBid Estimating System.
• Sales & Proposals: Write and prepare sales and/or technical proposals for design/build or best-value projects, delivering persuasive presentations demonstrating company value.
• Compliance: Coordinate with minority and small business enterprises (MBE) to ensure participation goals are met or exceeded.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering Technology (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Industry Background: Extensive knowledge and background in Department of Transportation (DOT) projects, heavy civil construction, and electrical construction are highly valued.

Technical & Professional Skills:

• Software Proficiency: High proficiency in Microsoft Word, expert efficiency in Excel, and familiarity with Viewpoint, HeavyJob, and HeavyBid.
• Calculations: Strong capability in geometrical and mathematical calculations.
• Compliance & Knowledge: Advanced understanding of pre-determined wage processes, relevant construction materials, equipment, and means & methods.

Physical & Clearance Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old with reliable transportation and able to pass a physical exam.
• Must be able to pass a Homeland Security background check to qualify for a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• Physically able to frequently visit jobsites, traverse difficult terrain, travel by boat, and climb structures of various heights to investigate conditions and document construction issues.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have extensive knowledge and background in Department of Transportation (DOT) projects, heavy civil construction, and electrical construction are highly valued?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• DOT Construction management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person