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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.