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Turner Mining Group

Paving Project Manager

Turner Mining Group, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408

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Position: Paving Project Manager Location: Charleston, SC Employment Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Role Overview

We’re seeking a seasoned

Paving Project Manager

with

5+ years

of hands-on experience managing heavy highway asphalt projects. In this role, you will: Initially

oversee

two (2) large paving projects , ensuring they meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.

Subsequently

manage

three to four (3–4) concurrent projects

as our pipeline grows.

Drive operational excellence, mentor your project teams, and collaborate with estimating, safety, and maintenance departments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution Develop detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.

Coordinate subcontractors, material deliveries, and equipment to maintain workflow.

Quality & Safety Oversight Enforce industry best practices and company safety policies on site.

Conduct regular site inspections and pre-pave reviews to ensure asphalt compaction and drainage specifications are met.

Client & Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, engineers, and municipal agencies.

Prepare and present progress reports, change orders, and final project documentation.

Team Leadership Supervise field crews, foremen, and junior staff.

Foster a collaborative environment that encourages problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Cost Control & Profitability Monitor job costs and implement corrective actions to protect margins.

Participate in monthly project review meetings to evaluate performance against profit-sharing targets.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum

5 years

managing heavy highway asphalt projects (paving, milling, overlays).

Technical Knowledge: Proficient in asphalt mix design, compaction techniques, and equipment operation (pavers, rollers, milling machines).

Familiarity with state DOT specifications and ASTM testing procedures.

Project Management Skills: Strong scheduling, budgeting, and resource-allocation capabilities.

Comfortable using construction management software (e.g., Procore, HCSS HeavyBid).

Leadership & Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills; able to lead crews and negotiate with vendors.

Clear, concise report writing and presentation abilities.

Certifications (preferred): OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

AASHTO Quality Technician (Level I or II)

PMP or CCM credential

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