Project Manager, Construction Manager​/ Foreman, Site Manager

Position Summary Cardinal Civil Contracting is a heavy civil and site development contractor and part of Cardinal Infrastructure Group (Nasdaq: CDNL), a publicly traded infrastructure company with operations across the Carolinas and Atlanta metro and expansion underway into Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Cardinal Civil Contracting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead civil construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. This role is responsible for overall project planning, coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and execution to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Projects span residential, commercial and industrial, and public work.

Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Execution Lead civil construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, managing all phases including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout

Manage projects across all self-perform divisions, coordinating with each division’s superintendents

Develop and maintain project schedules; track project progress and prepare reports for management and clients

Identify project risks, resolve issues, and implement mitigation strategies

Participate in estimate-to-operations turnover and preconstruction meetings to understand bid assumptions, scope, and production rates

Coordinate with superintendents and foremen on look-ahead schedules, manpower, equipment, and material needs

Lead project closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, final inspections and acceptance, and warranty documentation

Financial & Contract Management Develop and maintain project budgets, cost reports, and forecasts

Review contracts, plans, and specifications to ensure compliance

Notify Purchasing of awarded projects, review vendor comparisons, and select vendors;
Purchasing issues POs and orders materials

Manage change orders, RFIs, and project documentation

Prepare monthly pay applications and owner billings; review job cost and cost-to-complete / WIP reports with leadership

Client & Stakeholder Coordination Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal teams

Serve as primary point of contact for owners, developers, and GCs. Review estimates for existing client accounts and submit proposals to the customer

Coordinate permits, utility locates, and municipal / DOT inspections with the appropriate agencies

Professional Conduct & Development Continuously improve through education, professional training, and certification

Represent the company in a manner that supports our mission statement

Treat co-workers and clients with respect, and communicate with honesty, openness, and transparency

Act with integrity (honor your word), set the example, and be accountable

Safety & Compliance Model and enforce Cardinal’s safety program; ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and company policies; lead or attend site safety meetings and participate in incident investigations

Comply with company policies, OSHA regulations, local municipal and NCDOT / environmental / erosion control requirements applicable to the role Supervisory Responsibilities Train adequate backup personnel to support the role in your absence, and take ownership of hiring decisions

Directly supervises employees (e.g., Project Engineers, Assistant PMs). Responsible for training and participating in performance reviews

Other related duties as assigned

Required Skills, Competencies, Education & Experience Demonstrated strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty3+ years of project management experience in civil construction

Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, and cost control

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

Working knowledge of job costing, change…