Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Senior Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is ideal for a confident leader who can manage large, high-stakes infrastructure projects while driving results, building partnerships, and maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule.

Industry Focus: Heavy civil, bridge, structural steel, and infrastructure construction

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of project delivery — ensuring safety, profitability, and schedule compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and internal teams

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across the project lifecycle

• Direct project team members including APMs, engineers, superintendents, schedulers, and others

• Oversee the project hand-off from estimating to execution

• Ensure all project documentation, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and reporting are timely and accurate

• Select and negotiate with subcontractors and vendors

• Monitor and adjust work methods in the field to stay within budget and timeline targets

• Ensure strict adherence to company and regulatory safety and quality standards

• Collaborate with safety and quality departments to manage inspections, audits, and compliance

• Engage in broader company initiatives to drive continuous improvement

Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil, bridge, or structural steel construction

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams on complex infrastructure projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering preferred

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred

• Class 1 Railroad experience a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong planning, leadership, and problem-solving abilities

• Willingness to travel as needed

This is a high-impact leadership position with growth potential and visibility across major civil infrastructure projects. If you have the technical experience, field knowledge, and leadership drive to lead large-scale heavy civil construction efforts, we’d like to connect with you.

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