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Project Manager - Civil Infrastructure

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The Opportunity

Spiniello is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex underground utility and heavy civil infrastructure projects throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

This position offers the opportunity to oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout while leading high-performing project teams and managing every aspect of project execution, including safety, scheduling, financial performance, client relationships, and operational success. Working closely with Superintendents, Project Engineers, subcontractors, and clients, the Project Manager will play a critical role in delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, this individual will manage multiple projects simultaneously while mentoring Project Engineers, driving collaboration across project teams, and serving as a trusted partner to clients throughout the construction lifecycle.

About Spiniello

Spiniello Companies is a nationally recognized infrastructure contractor with more than a century of experience delivering complex underground utility, water, wastewater, and heavy civil construction projects throughout the United States.

Founded in 1922, Spiniello is one of the few contractors that self-performs all aspects of open-cut construction and specialty pipe rehabilitation. Our reputation has been built on operational excellence, technical expertise, long-standing client relationships, and a commitment to investing in our people.

As we continue to expand throughout the Washington, DC region, we are seeking experienced project leaders who are passionate about building the infrastructure that serves our communities.

Who This Role Is Designed For

This role is designed for a construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading teams through every phase of complex infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has experience managing underground utility, water, wastewater, pipeline rehabilitation, or heavy civil construction projects and possesses the leadership skills to successfully coordinate field operations, subcontractors, clients, and internal teams while maintaining strong financial and operational performance.

Success in this role requires excellent communication, sound decision-making, strong business acumen, and a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Manage multiple underground utility and heavy civil construction projects from award through closeout.
• Lead project planning, execution, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and monthly Cost-to-Complete projections.
• Manage project schedules and coordinate progress updates with field leadership.
• Review vendor invoices, monitor project costs, and proactively manage change orders.

Client & Team Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings, preconstruction meetings, and progress updates.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers while providing leadership to project teams.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure efficient project execution.
• Maintain project documentation and contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Operational Excellence

• Enforce site-specific safety plans and promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor project quality and ensure work complies with contract documents and specifications.
• Identify project risks, develop contingency plans, and resolve issues proactively.
• Support fleet, equipment, and procurement planning to meet project needs.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all project activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of Project Management experience in underground utility, heavy civil, or civil infrastructure construction.
• Strong knowledge of water, sewer, drainage, deep excavation, trenchless technologies, and related construction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and project reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred

• Experience with Primavera scheduling software.
• Working knowledge of Sage Timberline and HCSS.
• Experience with Design-Build, CMAR, or other alternative delivery methods.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local public agencies and contracting requirements.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

At Spiniello, Project Managers do more than oversee construction-they lead projects that strengthen critical infrastructure and improve the communities we serve.

You'll have the opportunity to manage technically challenging utility and heavy civil projects while working alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence. You'll be empowered to make decisions, mentor future leaders, build lasting client relationships, and directly influence project success from start to finish.

Whether you're looking to take on larger, more complex projects or continue growing your leadership career within a respected infrastructure contractor, Spiniello provides the platform, resources, and support to help you succeed.

Built by People. Driven by Purpose.

Recruitment Notice

Spiniello Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes from search, recruiting, or staffing firms. Any resumes submitted by any search, recruiting, or staffing firms to any employee of Spiniello Companies whether via email, the internet, or directly, without a valid written search agreement for the applicable role and without prior authorization from Human Resources will be deemed the sole property of Spiniello Companies. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited submission or signed agreement in place with such firm. Firms that are not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.