Project Manager - 6

Position Summary

Cardinal Civil Contracting is a heavy civil and site development contractor and part of Cardinal Infrastructure Group (Nasdaq: CDNL), a publicly traded infrastructure company with operations across the Carolinas and Atlanta metro and expansion underway into Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Cardinal Civil Contracting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead civil construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. This role is responsible for overall project planning, coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and execution to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Projects span residential, commercial and industrial, and public work.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead civil construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, managing all phases including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout
• Manage projects across all self-perform divisions, coordinating with each division’s superintendents
• Develop and maintain project schedules; track project progress and prepare reports for management and clients
• Identify project risks, resolve issues, and implement mitigation strategies
• Participate in estimate-to-operations turnover and preconstruction meetings to understand bid assumptions, scope, and production rates
• Coordinate with superintendents and foremen on look-ahead schedules, manpower, equipment, and material needs
• Lead project closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, final inspections and acceptance, and warranty documentation

Financial & Contract Management

• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost reports, and forecasts
• Review contracts, plans, and specifications to ensure compliance
• Notify Purchasing of awarded projects, review vendor comparisons, and select vendors; Purchasing issues POs and orders materials
• Manage change orders, RFIs, and project documentation
• Prepare monthly pay applications and owner billings; review job cost and cost-to-complete / WIP reports with leadership

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Serve as primary point of contact for owners, developers, and GCs. Review estimates for existing client accounts and submit proposals to the customer
• Coordinate permits, utility locates, and municipal / DOT inspections with the appropriate agencies

Professional Conduct & Development

• Continuously improve through education, professional training, and certification
• Represent the company in a manner that supports our mission statement
• Treat co-workers and clients with respect, and communicate with honesty, openness, and transparency
• Act with integrity (honor your word), set the example, and be accountable

Safety & Compliance

• Model and enforce Cardinal’s safety program; ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and company policies; lead or attend site safety meetings and participate in incident investigations
• Comply with company policies, OSHA regulations, local municipal and NCDOT / environmental / erosion control requirements applicable to the role

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Train adequate backup personnel to support the role in your absence, and take ownership of hiring decisions
• Directly supervises employees (e.g., Project Engineers, Assistant PMs). Responsible for training and participating in performance reviews

Other related duties as assigned

Required Skills, Competencies, Education & Experience

• Demonstrated strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty
• 3+ years of project management experience in civil construction
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, and cost control
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of job costing, change order pricing, pay applications, and cost-to-complete forecasting
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., AGTEK, Bid2Win, or similar); HCSS HeavyJob / HeavyBid and Microsoft 365
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as needed; acceptable driving record for company vehicle use

Preferred Skills, Competencies, Education & Experience

• Experience managing site development, utilities, earthwork, or roadway construction projects
• Familiarity with local and state construction regulations
• Established relationships with owners, engineers, and subcontractors in the Charlotte market
• Experience managing self-perform crews (utilities, retaining walls, grading, drilling and blasting)

Physical Demands

• Regularly walk active job sites on uneven terrain, climb in and out of trucks and equipment, and stand for extended periods; occasionally lift up to 25 lbs
• Perform extended computer work for scheduling, cost reporting, and project documentation

Work Environment

• Combination of office environment and active construction sites
• Exposure to outdoor weather, heat, noise, dust, and moving equipment on job sites. Required PPE is provided and must be worn on all sites
• Schedule: standard hours with early starts, extended hours, or weekends as project needs require

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match; paid time off and holidays
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Company cell phone
• Opportunities for growth within a growing company
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment