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Senior Project Manager- Wet Utilities

Company:
C.A. Murren and Sons
Location:
Herndon, VA, 20170
Posted:
May 24, 2026
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Job Description

Salary:

Senior Project Manager Mid-Atlantic Region

Do you want to play a critical role in building Americas infrastructure?

Are you a proactive problem solver who enjoys collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to get results?

Do you take ownership of your projects and make sure things get done?

Do you take pride in the quality of your work and double-check the details?

Are you a lifetime learner who enjoys improving systems and processes?

If you enjoy leading self-performing crews in heavy civil work, including underground utilities and site development, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with direct experience managing water, sewer, storm drainage, earthwork, and site civil projects from start to finish in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Responsibilities:

Align labor, equipment, and crews for optimal field production across all civil and utility scopes

Generate accurate and timely project information for heavy civil and utility work

Develop a deep understanding of plans, specifications, and contract documents

Build and maintain the project plan, including sequencing for water, sewer, storm drainage, earthwork, and structures

Create the preliminary project schedule and maintain weekly progress updates

Perform full job setup including contract review, cost codes, utility quantity tracking, and budget oversight

Catalog and track submittals, RFIs, PCOs, quantities, equipment, and material procurement specific to civil and utility work

Lead subcontractor and supplier buyout for pipe materials, structures, excavation support, and specialty civil items

Submit all required information and questions for efficient field execution

Prepare and submit change orders tied to scope growth in utilities, earthwork, and structures

Submit timely pay applications while keeping accounts receivable current

Lead in internal planning & measurement processes

Provide supervision, direction, communication, and development of the project team, including field supervision

Maintain strong customer relationships by staying engaged throughout all civil and utility phases of the project

Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in heavy civil construction

Experience managing water, sewer, storm drainage, earthwork, and site civil projects

Strong financial acumen and cost control experience

Proficiency in scheduling and project management systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lead teams in structured, compliance-driven environments

Willing to travel on a per diem basis

Requirements:

Must have valid driver's license

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must participate in pre-employment and random drug screening program.

Subject to a background screening process

To be considered for this position, you must first complete our Culture Index personality survey. Please use the link provided below and select "Project Manager." This assessment will take about 15 minutes of focused time. Please set aside time to complete it start to finish. Please know we use the results of this Index seriously when comparing a candidate to the role and personality traits weve established as necessary to perform this job well. Thank you.

C.A. Murren is a full-service, well established industrial, civil, and power industry contractor performing work throughout the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States with offices located in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Virginia. For more than 40 years, we have offered the highest levels of industrial site development performance, and we are proud of our long legacy of serving the Southeast and MidAtlantic. We take pride in our 40 year history of safety and quality work in the industry. We have an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and 401K match! We also have a career development plan which offers continued growth for your career goals! We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with 8+ years of experience in heavy civil construction. If this is you, please apply below.

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