Job Details

Job Description

Location: Charleston, WV (Office-Based, with Regional Travel)

About the Role:
A respected heavy civil contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead WV Department of Highways (DOH) bridge and infrastructure projects from their Charleston, WV office. With projects across the state, this leadership role offers the chance to oversee multiple jobs and mentor junior team members while remaining primarily office-based (80% office / 20% field).

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with WV DOT, estimating, and managing crews and subcontractors. You'll work closely with leadership, lead a team of PMs, and play a key role in delivering projects on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage 3-4 Project Managers and oversee up to 12 active projects statewide
  
• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution
  
• Interface with WV DOT and other public agency clients
  
• Review and approve estimates; HCSS estimating software experience a plus
  
• Ensure compliance with contracts, safety standards, and state regulations
  
• Mentor junior PMs and foster a high-performance team culture
  
• Monitor job costs, schedules, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
  
• Travel to job sites as needed (approximately 20%)
  

Qualifications:

• 8-10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction project management
  
• Strong knowledge of WV DOT standards and procedures
  
• Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar bridge or road projects
  
• Experience overseeing multiple teams and active jobs simultaneously
  
• Proficient in construction documentation and reporting
  
• Estimating experience required; HCSS experience is a strong plus
  
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
  

Why Join Us:

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
  
• Lead significant public infrastructure projects
  
• Opportunity to grow within a stable, well-established company
  
• Work in a supportive and team-oriented environment
  

Email your resume to ...@gogpac.com or call (937) ###-####.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.