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Project Manager - Heavy Civil

Vancouver, Washington, United States · On-site

$140k–$170k/yr

Senior

Project Manager - Heavy Civil Application Deadline: 31 July 2026 Department: Administration Employment Type: Full Time Location: Vancouver, WA - Office Reporting To: Director of Operations Compensation: $140,000 - $170,0…

Skills: Project Management, Budget Management, Construction Scheduling, Buyout Process, Change Order Management

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Project Manager - Heavy Civil

MJ Hughes Construction

Vancouver, Washington, United States • On-site

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  • $140k–$170k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Sick Pay
  • Posted 142d ago
  • Apply by Jul 31
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for achieving project goals regarding schedule, budget, safety, and quality while managing relationships with clients and trade partners. Key duties include managing the buyout process, overseeing change orders, and providing detailed monthly status updates to the executive team.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management is preferred, along with proven leadership experience and a strong background in managing construction budgets. Candidates should have specific expertise in heavy civil/highway construction and proficiency in industry software like HCSS and MS Project.

Full job description

Project Manager - Heavy Civil

Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

Department: Administration

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Vancouver, WA - Office

Reporting To: Director of Operations

Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 / year



Description

The Project Manager (PM) ensures that all project goals are achieved while fostering positive relationships with MJ Hughes staff, clients, and trade partners. Goals are set for each project relating to the schedule, budget, safety, quality and working environment and these goals require the Project Manager’s pro-active planning and leadership to steer the projects to a successful completion for all stakeholders. This position works very closely with the project owner, project superintendent and project engineer.


Key Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are representative of the job but are not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned as needed.

Leadership
  • Act as a steward of MJ Hughes culture – who we are and how we behave
  • Model and communicate MJ Hughes safety standards
  • Proactive, self-starting, self-managing
  • Takes personal ownership of the project
  • Makes day-to-day decisions that enhance profitability without sacrificing our values or relationships
  • Grow and mentor Project Engineers, Interns, and Peers
  • Responsible for identifying and then mitigating and reporting project risks
Frequent Tasks Performed
  • Manage and/or personally perform all or part of the buyout process including authoring purchase orders and subcontracts
  • Create and maintain project schedule as well as weekly look ahead schedules
  • Manage change order process with the project owner and trade partners, including identification, preparation and timely submittal of protests and requests for equitable adjustments or claims following vigorous efforts to negotiate reasonable resolutions to the issue
  • Manage submittal and RFI processes including logs
  • Manage QA/QC process for project in partnership with the Project Superintendent
  • Prepare and present to executive team detailed and accurate monthly project status updates
  • Understand and ensure compliance with all contract, specification and drawing requirements, restrictions or expectations
  • Set up and coordinate weekly job meetings and minutes
  • Create, Monitor, Update and Forecast costs and revenues on a line-by-line basis
  • Maintain job files and as-built plans.
  • Frequent verbal and written communication with general contractors, subcontractors, and/or owners’ representatives.

  • Other duties as assigned – especially at times where your primary job function may not have a full time need or a job size requires you to wear multiple hats, you may be asked to perform duties typically assigned to a different role to both keep you busy and to expand your skillset



Skills, Knowledge and Expertise


Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or similar degree (preferred)
  • Previous work experience in construction management or another similar role
  • Previous experience in a leadership role with strong and proven leadership skills
  • Extensive previous work experience managing budgets for construction projects
  • Excellent knowledge of construction materials, equipment and processes
  • Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
  • Conflict resolution and conflict management experience
  • Heavy/Highway experience preferred
  • Familiar with bridge construction, structural concrete, grading, drainage, paving (asphalt and concrete), retaining walls, and all other highway construction scopes.
  • Intermediate skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including MS Project.
  • Ability to learn new computer programs quickly.
  • Previous experience in HCSS HeavyBid and HeavyJob programs preferred.
  • Knowledge of Primavera or Microsoft Project scheduling software.
  • Knowledge of Bluebeam PDF software.
  • Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail oriented.
  • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and work on several projects in various stages of completion.
  • Strong understanding of Construction Quality Control methods.
  • Ability to work with a variety of personality types
  • Able to plan ahead and visualize the work
  • Positive Attitude
  • Highly organized
  • Good driving record


Benefits

  • Health Insurance - 100% paid for employee - additions such as group dental, vision and life available for purchase.
  • Paid Time Off - Accrued PTO/Sick Pay
  • Paid Holidays - 7 paid Holidays per year
  • 401k + company match
  • Quarterly Bonus program based on personal performance
  • Annual bonus based on Company productivity

Related keywords

Heavy CivilHighway ConstructionBridge ConstructionStructural ConcreteGradingDrainagePavingRetaining WallsHCSS HeavyBidHCSS HeavyJobPrimaveraMicrosoft ProjectBluebeamConstruction ManagementQA/QCRFI

About MJ Hughes Construction

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MJ Hughes is a Premier Heavy Civil Contractor with years of building & maintaining the infrastructure we use every day!

Industry
Construction
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Vancouver, Washington
LinkedIn followers
1,351

MJ Hughes is a Premier Heavy Civil Contractor with strong self-performing capabilities in all disciplines you would expect of a well-rounded, performance oriented company. MJ Hughes was founded in Portland, OR, in 1996 with a vision to build more than just structures—we set out to build a legacy of excellence, integrity, and opportunity. The construction industry is demanding, but through unwavering dedication and perseverance, we have not only endured but thrived. We believe that same determination will empower you to achieve your own success. Growth is the foundation of a strong and thriving company. That’s why we continually seek out bigger challenges, pushing boundaries, and striving for excellence. As we move forward, we anticipate incredible opportunities for expansion, innovation, and leadership. We believe in you—your growth, your potential, and your ability to make a lasting impact. As you grow, so does the company, and with that comes greater responsibilities, new skills, and shared success. This handbook is more than a guide; it’s a testament to the values that unite us. At MJ Hughes Construction, we are more than a team—we are a family that supports one another, upholds integrity, and pursues excellence in everything we do. We have developed our expertise during 27 years of successful project management, utilizing and appreciating our widely diverse and experienced staff. We believe that integrity and best practices always create the best results.

Offices: 11510 NE 87th Ave, Vancouver, Washington 98662, US

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About MJ Hughes Construction

LinkedInVisit site

MJ Hughes is a Premier Heavy Civil Contractor with years of building & maintaining the infrastructure we use every day!

Industry
Construction
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Vancouver, Washington
LinkedIn followers
1,351

MJ Hughes is a Premier Heavy Civil Contractor with strong self-performing capabilities in all disciplines you would expect of a well-rounded, performance oriented company. MJ Hughes was founded in Portland, OR, in 1996 with a vision to build more than just structures—we set out to build a legacy of excellence, integrity, and opportunity. The construction industry is demanding, but through unwavering dedication and perseverance, we have not only endured but thrived. We believe that same determination will empower you to achieve your own success. Growth is the foundation of a strong and thriving company. That’s why we continually seek out bigger challenges, pushing boundaries, and striving for excellence. As we move forward, we anticipate incredible opportunities for expansion, innovation, and leadership. We believe in you—your growth, your potential, and your ability to make a lasting impact. As you grow, so does the company, and with that comes greater responsibilities, new skills, and shared success. This handbook is more than a guide; it’s a testament to the values that unite us. At MJ Hughes Construction, we are more than a team—we are a family that supports one another, upholds integrity, and pursues excellence in everything we do. We have developed our expertise during 27 years of successful project management, utilizing and appreciating our widely diverse and experienced staff. We believe that integrity and best practices always create the best results.

Offices: 11510 NE 87th Ave, Vancouver, Washington 98662, US

BridgesRoadwaysHeavy HighwayDamsFish LaddersStructural ConcreteGrowth MindsetProfessional DevelopmentTeamworkand Safety
View all jobs at MJ Hughes Construction

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