Project Controls & Engineering Manager in Dublin, Ohio at Hi-Way Paving Inc

Project Controls & Engineering Manager

At Hi-Way Paving, we are general contractors in the construction field that specialize in significant amounts of concrete paving, storm drainage, and excavation on highways and airfields.

We are seeking a Project Controls & Engineering Manager to strengthen how we execute, track, and continuously improve our projects. This role sits at the intersection of operations, project management, cost engineering, and systems, helping ensure our teams are working efficiently, our financials are accurate, and our processes scale as we grow.

The right person will be both analytical and hands-on – someone who can dig into cost reports, standardize how work gets done, and drive adoption of the tools and processes that support our field and project teams.

This role will be located at our home office in Dublin, OH, with travel as needed to project sites.

What You'll Do:

Process Optimization & Standardization

• Evaluate current workflows across project engineering and management to identify inefficiencies, risks, and cost-impacting gaps. Develop, document, and continuously refine standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Create process maps for key activities, including:
  • Project startup and closeout
  • Pay application workflows
  • Quarterly earnings processes
  • Day-to-day project engineer/project manager responsibilities

Project Controls & Cost Oversight

• Review project cost reports monthly to ensure accuracy and identify variances
• Analyze cost performance (under/over-performing items) and communicate findings to project teams and leadership
• Provide company-wide cost reporting to support quarterly earnings preparation
• Participate in quarterly earnings reviews with senior leadership

Estimate & Pay Application Oversight

• Support and guide project engineers and project managers in preparing accurate and timely pay applications
• Maintain and improve SOPs for pay application submission and tracking
• Monitor receivables timelines and follow up as needed
• Coordinate the waivers and support subcontractor payment processes
• Evaluate opportunities to further integrate these processes into systems like Vista

Systems & Technology Integration

• Serve as a champion for effective use of operations software, including HCSS applications and Vista
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or underutilization in current systems
• Drive consistency and accountability in how teams use these tools
• Partner with operations and technology teams to improve system integration and workflows

What We Look For:

• 4–8+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, project engineering, project management, or project controls, required.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Project cost tracking and reporting
  • Pay applications and revenue recognition
  • Field operations and project workflows
• Experience working with construction management or ERP systems (Vista, HCSS/HeavyJob, or similar preferred)
• An analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities
• Strong organizational and process-oriented thinking
• Ability to communicate clearly with field staff, project managers, and senior leadership
• self-starter who takes ownership and drives initiatives forward

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career growth and development in the growing and essential construction industry.
• A commitment to excellence and professionalism through building and supporting high-performing teams.
• An open, inclusive, and innovative family-owned business environment focused on training and safety for all employees.

About Hi-Way Paving

Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is a general contractor in the heavy/civil construction space, focusing on projects involving significant amounts of concrete paving on airfields.

We operate in several southeastern and midwestern states with current job sites in Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, as well as corporate/back-office operations in Ohio (our headquarters) and remote locations. We perform most of our work and services as a prime contractor, but occasionally serve as a subcontractor on principal contracts with federal, state, and other governmental agencies, as well as private owners.

At Hi-Way, we are doers, innovators, and leaders in concrete paving and construction technology. We’re proud of our people, our work, and our quality. As a team member, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career in the growing and essential construction industry and work on a team consistently recognized as one of the best in the industry.

Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams from the job site to our Dublin, Ohio headquarters. Learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity through this legal overview and supplement.