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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Role Summary

Confidential client is hiring a Civil Construction Project Manager to support heavy civil, utilities, and sitework projects. This role supports project execution by working closely with Project Managers and Superintendents on plan review, submittals, scheduling, procurement, and field documentation. Entry-level candidates with a Civil Engineering degree or early-career construction management experience are encouraged to apply.

• Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 per year + performance bonuses
• U.S. Citizenship required for eligibility on federal projects

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What You’ll Do

• Interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents to confirm constructability and scope.
• Assist with reviewing and managing submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Generate purchase orders, track material deliveries, and manage material documentation.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules and coordinate subcontractors and vendors.
• Prepare and organize daily field reports, logs, and as-built documentation for review by project leadership.
• Monitor compliance with client, state, and federal requirements (including prevailing wage and safety standards).
• Provide general project support to Project Managers and Superintendents and act as a field liaison when needed.

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Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship (required) — necessary for federal project access and compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required) or Construction Management (preferred).
• 0–3 years’ experience in heavy civil construction, utilities, or sitework; internships and co-op experience count.
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving ability; comfortable managing multiple tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication; team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to pass state and federal background and professional reviews required for access to military bases and federal facilities.
• Civil Engineer (PE) license or active progress toward licensure is a plus.

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Benefits

Confidential client offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well‑being:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Performance-based bonuses
• Paid training and certification opportunities
• Paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick leave)
• Travel projects with per diem when assigned away from home
• Weekly pay cycle
• Opportunities to work on prevailing wage and federal projects
• Employee recognition programs

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Schedule & Location

• Employment type: Full-Time — Monday through Friday
• This position may require relocation to one of the client offices (examples): Biloxi, MS; Newbern, TN; Dunkirk, MD. Projects require travel to various job sites; per diem provided when applicable.

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Why Join

This role is ideal for recent Civil Engineering graduates or early-career construction professionals who want hands-on field experience and a clear path to leadership within heavy civil and federal contracting. You’ll work within a collaborative team on meaningful projects that serve communities and federal clients.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.