Heavy Civil Project Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHeavy Civil Project Manager | Milwaukee AreaOne of the top heavy civil contractors in the Milwaukee, WI area is looking to add a Project Manager to their team! This is a great chance to work on HIGH PROFILE civil projects, long-term, in the Milwaukee area!About the CompanyOur client is a premier earthmoving and underground utility contractor with 60+ years in the industry, known for adding value well beyond the earthmoving phase of a project. Led by former top ENR leadership, they combine skilled employees, cutting edge technology, and a forward-thinking approach, and they take pride in consistently exceeding expectations. This is a company with a strong, people-first culture built on integrity, teamwork, transparent communication, and creative problem solving.60+ years in the industryFormer top ENR leadershipStrong benefits, including 100% healthcare coverageLong-term pipeline of high profile civil work in the Milwaukee areaJob DescriptionThe Project Manager owns the overall success of assigned heavy civil projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role leads the project team in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and executing earthwork, grading, and underground utility scopes, while serving as the primary point of contact for owners, general contractors, engineers, and subcontractors. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in the civil sector with diverse project experience and embraces a culture of safety, quality, and accountability. Reports directly to the Operations Manager.ResponsibilitiesChampions a culture of safety and ensures project plans, crews, and subcontractors meet company safety standardsLeads project kickoff and turnover from estimating, including review of bid documents, quantities, and assumptionsSupports the estimating team on bids and pricing as neededDevelops the project work plan, baseline schedule, and budget in coordination with field operations leadershipPlans and allocates equipment, labor, materials, and subcontractor resources to meet schedule and budgetReads, interprets, and manages plans, specifications, and contract documentsManages project financials including cost tracking, forecasting, monthly billings, pay applications, and job cost reportingTracks quantities and productivity against budget and drives corrective action when production falls shortPrepares and maintains look ahead and master schedules, and updates the plan through the life of the projectManages submittals, RFIs, change orders, and contract negotiations with owners and subcontractorsWrites and manages subcontracts and purchase orders, and coordinates with vendors and suppliersServes as the primary point of contact for owners, GCs, engineers, municipalities, and inspectorsCommunicates progress, risks, and financial status to the project team and leadership on a frequent basisEnsures quality control and compliance with specifications, permits, and SWPPP/environmental requirementsLeads project closeout including punch lists, as-builts, final billing, and retention collectionMentors project engineers, field engineers, and up and coming superintendents and foremenRequirementsConstruction related degree (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar)5+ years of experience in the civil sectorDiverse project experience with emphasis on earthwork and underground utilitiesProven track record of delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budgetStrong understanding of mass grading, excavation, and wet and dry utility installationExperience managing project financials, change orders, and owner/GC relationshipsProficiency with scheduling and project management software (MS Project, Primavera P6, HCSS HeavyJob/HeavyBid, Procore, or similar)Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skillsAbility to live locally to Milwaukee, WI area requiredPreferredEstimating experienceWorking knowledge of GPS/machine control and earthwork takeoff softwareOSHA 30 If you are interested in this Project Manager position in the Milwaukeearea, please apply! Or you can email View email address on click.appcast.io with a copy of your resume or call View phone number on click.appcast.io for further confidential consideration!