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Senior Project Manager, Public Opportunities

Reston, VAOnsiteFull TimeSeniorPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • heavy civil construction
  • public contracts
  • specifications
  • compliance requirements
  • Primavera P6
  • Microsoft Project
  • InEight
  • scheduling software
  • cost control systems
  • construction management software

Nice to have

  • sustainable civil construction

Role summary

Muller, a site work contractor in Northern Virginia, seeks a Senior Project Manager for Public Opportunities. This full-time, hybrid role in Reston, VA, requires leading large-scale heavy civil and public infrastructure projects from start to finish. Responsibilities include overseeing multiple projects, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and contract compliance, managing client relationships, and driving project performance. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of heavy civil construction, cost control, construction management software, and public contracts, with at least 3 years of experience in public contracts and scheduling.

Title: Senior Project Manager, Public Opportunities

Type: Full Time, Exempt

Location: Reston, Virginia (Hybrid)

Reports to: Director, Utilities

Muller is a full-service site work contractor based in Northern Virginia. Our unique technology- and systems-driven approach has positioned us as a leading provider of sustainable civil construction services throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for leading and delivering large-scale heavy civil and public infrastructure projects from start to finish. This role oversees multiple active projects, ensuring work is executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with contract requirements, public agency standards, and company expectations.

The SPM plays a key leadership role in driving project performance, managing client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across all phases of construction.

Disclaimer: The following description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide oversight of multiple heavy civil construction projects including roadway, utilities, stormwater, grading, and site development.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract specifications and quality standards.
  • Lead project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation efforts.
  • Monitor project performance and proactively address risks and challenges.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost control processes.
  • Ensure accurate billing
  • Identify opportunities to improve project profitability.
  • Interpret and manage contracts, plans, specifications, and public agency requirements.
  • Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, municipalities, and public agencies.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat work and future opportunities.
  • Participate in progress meetings, presentations, and communications.
  • Use PM Software (InEight) to efficiently manage project production and budget

    • Required Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction methods, sequencing, and logistics.
  • Proficiency in cost control systems and construction management software.
  • Deep understanding of public contracts, specifications, and compliance requirement
  • Experience working on public contracts (3 years)
  • Experience with creating/managing schedules (3 years)
  • Ability to lead multiple teams and complex projects simultaneously
  • Proven experience with scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).

    • Compensation:

  • Competitive Salary + Yearly Bonus
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance plus additional voluntary plans
  • 401K with company match
  • Company phone, computer,
  • Vehicle allowance

    • Muller Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions solely on the basis of merit

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