Construction Project Manager

About Us

Canyon Contracting is a premier concrete specialist handling high-profile commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure projects. We focus entirely on delivering a winning, results-driven environment where detail-oriented builders can successfully close loops and maximize client satisfaction.

About the Role

You will serve as the primary operational leader, taking absolute ownership of high-stakes concrete construction projects from pre-planning through final closeout. This role empowers you to act as the central point of contact for premier clients while managing multi-million dollar budgets alongside our field superintendents. You will have the strategic autonomy to drive execution, control project finances, and cultivate elite field teams in an organization that rewards a winning mindset.

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall management, planning, and execution of comprehensive concrete construction projects to guarantee on-time delivery.
• Analyze project specifications, bid drawings, and scopes of work to establish concrete-specific logistics and safety plans.
• Evaluate project financial tracking, cost forecasting, and postmortem data to defend and maintain strict profit margins.
• Schedule and facilitate critical pre-job alignment meetings with clients, field superintendents, subcontractors, and core suppliers.
• Manage the creation, submittal procurement, tracking, and closeout of all project-specific RFIs and contract adjustments.
• Develop and monitor comprehensive production schedules, utilizing administrative leadership to keep field foremen moving efficiently.
• Negotiate complex change orders and coordinate directly with site leadership to resolve subcontractor scope disputes smoothly.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience managing operations specifically within commercial concrete construction.
• Demonstrated proficiency performing deep financial analysis, cost management, and budget forecasting for complex builds.
• Extensive track record of scheduling, reading project specifications, and managing comprehensive contractual requirements.
• Valid driving licence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, and developing junior project management professionals or assistant PMs.
• Strong professional network and established relationships within the regional commercial subcontractor community.

Pay

$100,000 - $150,000 per year (Base Salary) plus profit sharing and performance bonuses.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay cycle with a profit-sharing program.
• Performance-based bonuses and lucrative project completion bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and dedicated life and disability insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with generous employer matching.
• Paid time off including scheduled holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates moving into the Richmond area.
• Robust career training and certifications including safety, manufacturer, OSHA, fall protection, and lift training.
• Professional mentor training.
• Provided tech package including a modern smartphone or tablet for field operations.

Schedule

Full time.

Location: Mount Airy, MD.