Heavy Civil Program Director, Highways & Infrastructure

Imagine a day where you start by reviewing a Primavera P6 schedule for a major interchange, walk the site to verify safety and quality controls, negotiate a change order before lunch, realign resources with field supervision in the afternoon, and finish by issuing a clear progress update and financial forecast. That is a typical day owning end-to-end delivery for heavy highway and civil works at Curtis Contracting, Inc. (CCI).

What you will lead

• Full project lifecycle management—from early planning and procurement through turnover—delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to spec.
• Creation and maintenance of integrated schedules (critical path, resource loading, sequencing) using tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Direction of multidisciplinary teams: field leadership, project engineers, and subcontractors aligned to scope, budget, and milestones.
• Active risk identification and mitigation, resolving issues before they affect cost or schedule.
• Leadership of safety, quality, and environmental compliance programs in the field and office.
• Contract administration: enforce terms, manage RFIs, submittals, and negotiate/execute change orders.
• Project financial stewardship: budgets, cost control, cost-to-complete, and forecasting to drive profitability.
• Permitting and compliance oversight, including verification of subcontractor insurance and required documentation.
• Strategic procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontracted work aligned to schedule needs.
• Talent development: mentor and coach team members, provide training, set goals, and conduct performance reviews.
• Primary point of contact for owners, designers, vendors, and agencies; facilitate progress meetings and ensure productive collaboration.
• Monthly reporting to leadership—transparent status, risks, and recovery plans.
• Closeout excellence: punch list management, as-built documentation, warranties, and owner acceptance.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive construction experience with a general contractor, leading large-scale heavy highway and civil projects.
• Track record managing from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Strong negotiations background and relationship-building with owners, subs, and suppliers.
• 5+ years supervising teams with proven leadership and accountability.
• Calm under pressure—able to prioritize multiple workstreams while maintaining precision and follow-through.
• Proficiency with project controls and financial reporting; expert in scheduling platforms (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Deep knowledge of civil methods: grading, drainage, structures, and paving; roadway and structures experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with VDOT standards, environmental compliance, and permitting.
• Passion for building infrastructure and contributing to company success.

About Curtis Contracting, Inc. (CCI)

CCI is a Class “A” contractor, prequalified with VDOT since 1985, operating across multiple divisions: Civil, Heavy Highway, Road & Bridge Maintenance, and Federal. We were founded on ethics, partnering, quality, integrity, safety, and environmental stewardship—principles that continue to guide our decisions and day-to-day work.

Join us

If you are a results-oriented leader who thrives on building complex roadway and civil infrastructure, we would like to meet you.