Project Manager - Heavy Civil & Marine Construction

About the role

Cooper Tacia General Contracting is a company founded in 2003 that specializes in residential construction and renovation in Sanford, NC, and now offers services including large-scale manufacturing, office buildings, government and education facilities, restaurant and retail spaces, apartment complexes, and airport construction across the southeastern United States. The company's mission is to become one of the most innovative and dynamic project management and general contracting companies in the southeast.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of civil engineering projects from preconstruction through substantial completion, including site development, grading, utilities, stormwater management, roadway improvements, and related infrastructure work.
• Maintain meticulous project budgets, tracking all expenditures and making necessary adjustments to avoid overruns.
• Ensure cost-effective construction practices while maintaining safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Review project proposals/estimates to determine and coordinate time frames, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements, and resource allocation.
• Lead subcontractor procurement and administration, including scope development, contract negotiation, enforcement of contract terms, submittal review, and payment processing.
• Develop and implement a CPM and WPS baseline schedule and submit monthly schedule updates for approval by the client.
• Communicate contract changes, entitlement arguments, and time/cost impact analysis effectively.
• Negotiate contracts with clients and vendors in good faith based on fairness, cooperation, and ethical standards.
• Ensure the financial success of the project by tracking financial progress accurately and completing weekly/monthly labor, cost, and forecast reports.
• Act as the primary liaison between owners, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors to facilitate continuous, effective project-level communication.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, local and state regulations, all applicable permits, and project quality control procedures.
• Identify potential project risks related to site conditions, utilities, permitting, weather, and logistics, and lead the development and implementation of mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents to ensure alignment between field operations and project management objectives.
• Lead Associate Project Managers (APMs) and project engineers to develop project-specific quality control and reporting workflows.
• Participate in the estimating team during the project procurement phase.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required: Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management or civil construction, with demonstrated experience managing civil or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, sequencing, and means and methods.
• Proficiency in construction management software such as Procore, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam; familiarity with AutoCAD and civil/site drawings preferred.
• Proficiency in professional software such as MS Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, lead project teams, and deliver complex projects successfully.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Excellent professional and technical written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Health, Vision & Dental Insurance for employee
• PTO Paid Holidays
• 401K with 4% match

Pay

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Schedule

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