Project Manager - Mainlining in Salisbury, North Carolina at Vortex Companies, LLC

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? The Vortex Companies, LLC delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day!

We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure.

At Vortex, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do. If you like a fast-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development, then apply today!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large, complex civil construction projects (focus on open-cut works)
• Plan, oversee, and manage all project phases to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and subcontractor performance; resolve issues and delays
• Provide leadership to project teams, including mentoring, resource allocation, and performance management
• Manage project financials, including budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, revenue projections, and profitability
• Review contracts, bids, change orders, and approve variations, claims, and payments
• Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment to optimize productivity
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations through audits and site oversight
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, best practices, and technology adoption

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in open-cut civil construction methodologies
• Advanced knowledge of commercial and contract management practices
• Proven ability to manage complex, large-scale projects in active environments
• High level of risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making capability
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills

Education & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in civil construction, including open-cut works
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale or complex infrastructure projects
• Solid understanding of contract types (e.g., lump sum, design & construct, schedule of rates)
• Experience with construction scheduling, cost control, and reporting

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Strategic planning and execution
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Organizational and resource management
• Continuous improvement mindset

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We are a fair chance employer.