Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager — Roadway / Utility (NCDOT)

The Opportunity

An established heavy civil contractor in the Charlotte / Cornelius NC market is bringing on a senior project manager to lead two NCDOT-funded roadway and utility projects. Each project includes two roundabouts. These are technically demanding builds with active utility coordination, traffic control phasing, and the kind of public-facing scrutiny that comes with NCDOT work — they need a real leader on site, not a paperwork PM.

Scope

·       Two concurrent NCDOT roadway / utility projects in the Cornelius, NC corridor.

·       Two roundabouts per project (four roundabouts total across the portfolio).

·       Full PM ownership: schedule, budget, subcontractors, NCDOT coordination, MOT phasing, utility crossings, public communications.

·       Crew leadership across superintendents, foremen, and operators in a tight Charlotte-area heavy civil labor market.

What We're Looking For

·       Senior PM track record on NCDOT roadway / utility work — 12+ years preferred, $10–30M project values, multi-project oversight.

·       Demonstrated success with roundabouts, MOT phasing, and active utility coordination (water, sewer, storm, dry utilities).

·       Strong leadership presence on site — comfortable holding subs accountable, running owner / engineer / NCDOT meetings, and keeping crews productive in the heat.

·       NC-based or NC-relocatable. Comfortable in Charlotte / Lake Norman commuting radius.

·       PMP, PE, or DBIA welcomed but not required — what matters is the project résumé.

Compensation & Terms

·       Base: $160,000 – $170,000 commensurate with experience.

·       Performance / project bonus structure (discussed at offer stage).

·       Vehicle allowance or company truck.

·       Full benefits package — medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO.

·       Direct hire, full-time. Local to NC preferred; relocation considered for the right candidate.

Why It's a Good Seat

This is a high-visibility build in a growing Charlotte-area submarket. The work backlog is real, the funding is locked NCDOT money, and the company has a strong reputation locally. The right PM steps into two projects already in motion with full executive air cover from a VP who is hands-on but trusts his people to run their jobs. If you've been looking for a seat where senior leadership actually answers the phone and a strong PM can build a long-term career, this is one to talk about.