Project Manager, Heavy Civil / NCDOT
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Greensboro, NC · Posted October 20, 2026
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About the job
Project Manager, Heavy Civil / NCDOT
Location: Greensboro, NC (Piedmont Triad), with work across central North Carolina
Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Bridge / Utilities
A well established, self perform heavy civil contractor with a growing program in the Carolinas is hiring a Project Manager for NCDOT work across central North Carolina.
This is a strong opportunity for a Project Manager who has already run NCDOT jobs as the PM of record, start to finish, and wants a backlog that's already won and a direct line to senior leadership.
You'll run NCDOT roadway, bridge and utility projects from preconstruction through closeout, much of it self performed. Triad and Triangle candidates are ideal, and candidates ready to relocate to central North Carolina are welcome.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Run NCDOT roadway, bridge and utility projects as the Project Manager of record, from preconstruction through closeout.
Own the budget, schedule, cost reports, forecasting and margin on every job you run.
Submit accurate cost and income projections and act on variances early.
Lead superintendents, field engineers and subcontractors to hit production, quality and safety.
Serve as the main contact for NCDOT, owners, engineers, inspectors and vendors.
Issue subcontracts and purchase orders and manage subcontractor performance.
Handle change orders, pay estimates, submittals, claims and contract documentation.
Run weekly project meetings on schedule and cost, and report performance to leadership.
Work with estimating on bids and the handoff so the job starts right.
Keep a strong safety culture on every site.
What We're Looking For
5+ years as the Project Manager of record on heavy civil, highway, bridge or utility work for a contractor.
Documented NCDOT project experience as the PM is required. Be ready to name the jobs.
You have already run projects in their entirety. This is not a step up role for an APM or Project Engineer.
Contractor side builders only. Consultant, design or inspection only backgrounds will not fit.
Strong on cost control, schedules, change orders and managing field teams.
Vista and HCSS HeavyJob experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred, or equivalent field experience.
OSHA 30 is a plus.
Central North Carolina candidates preferred. Candidates open to relocating are welcome.
Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation
You own the job start to finish instead of handing off pieces.
A backlog of NCDOT roadway and utility work that's already won.
A self perform team that takes pride in building it right.
You report straight to senior leadership. No layers, no red tape.
Competitive base plus bonus opportunity.
Full benefits package.
Build a long career in one of the fastest growing markets in the country.
Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.