About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Civil Construction / Utilities / Sitework.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a motivated Civil Construction Project Manager to support delivery of heavy civil, utilities, and sitework projects. This role is ideal for recent Civil Engineering graduates or early-career Construction Management professionals looking to gain hands-on field experience and grow into project leadership.

Compensation: $85,000 - $120,000 per year + performance-based bonuses.
Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for assignment to certain federal projects and secure-site access.

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Key Responsibilities

• Interpret construction plans and specifications to ensure accurate field execution
• Assist with review and management of project submittals and RFIs
• Generate purchase orders and track material deliveries and inventory
• Support scheduling, sequencing, and coordination of subcontractors and vendors
• Prepare and organize daily field reports and progress documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and client-specific requirements (including security/professional reviews)
• Provide general project support to Project Managers and Superintendents on-site

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Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship (required for federal project compliance)
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required) or Construction Management (preferred)
• 0–2 years experience in heavy civil construction preferred; entry-level candidates with strong academic records are encouraged to apply
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to pass state & federal professional reviews for access to military bases and federal facilities
• Progress toward PE licensure or an active Civil Engineer license is a plus

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Benefits

• Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Robust 401(k) plan with company match
• Performance-based bonuses and recognition programs
• Paid training and certification opportunities to advance your career
• Paid time off (holiday, vacation, sick leave) and weekly pay cycle
• Travel projects with per diem when assigned away from home base
• Opportunities to work on prevailing-wage and federal contracts

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Schedule & Location

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Typical Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Primary location: Biloxi, MS. Candidates should be open to relocation to one of Confidential Client’s offices (Biloxi, MS; Newbern, TN; Dunkirk, MD) and to travel to project sites as required (per diem provided).

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Why Join

This role provides exposure to heavy civil and federal contracting environments with mentorship from experienced Project Managers and Superintendents. If you are a hands-on early-career professional eager to build technical and leadership skills in construction delivery, this is an excellent place to grow.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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