Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Bemana is searching for a Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager in the Greater Austin, TX area to join a team led by former former SpaceX engineers on a mission of automating civil construction through software, operational improvements, and robotics.

Job Overview

In this role, you will spearhead the planning, execution, and delivery of heavy civil projects (excavation, grading, site-prep, etc.), leveraging our innovative automation and mission control technology. This role is pivotal in overseeing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring projects are completed safely, meet quality expectations, stay on schedule, and remain within budget.

Position Offers:

• $100,000-210,000 salary (flexible) depending on experience. If your target pay is higher, we still encourage you to apply—we could request adjustments based on experience and market conditions.
• 100% paid employee health insurance, dental, vision
• 3 weeks of PTO
• Equity stake in company

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, budgets, schedules, and resources, maximizing the efficiency gains from automated equipment to deliver cost-effective outcomes
• Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations and industry standards, addressing the safety considerations of automated construction
• Monitor project progress, oversee job site operations, proactively identify risks, and implement solutions to maintain project timelines and quality standards
• Communicate regularly with clients, providing clear updates on project status, and milestones
• Train, support, and manage operators in the effective use of automated and remote-controlled earth-moving equipment, ensuring optimal performance
• Collect and analyze project data to drive continuous improvements in automation technology and operational processes
• Negotiate contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
• Assist estimating with pre-construction activities, including take-offs, vendor solicitations, and material pricing
• Manage the submittal process from project startup through close-out documentation

Skills/Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction project management, with at least 1 year focused on earthworks or heavy civil construction
• Proven track record of managing projects involving heavy equipment and earth-moving activities, with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $20 million
• Strong understanding of earthworks construction techniques, materials, and equipment
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project) and tools for scheduling and budgeting

Application Process

If your experience matches the description above, submit your resume, and one of our recruiters will be in touch to tell you more about the position and learn more about your experience and aspirations.

If your experience does not match this job description, we still encourage you to reach out to one of our recruiters, so we can learn about your professional aspirations for future job openings.

About Bemana

Bemana provides recruiting services to the nation's mission critical equipment, power, and industrial sectors. Our clients and candidates value us for our specialized recruiting expertise, vast knowledge of the mission critical equipment, power, and industrial sectors job market, and ability to solve their most challenging employment needs. We have successfully recruited thousands of top-level professionals filling a wide range of management, sales, engineering, and technical positions across the nation.

Welcome to Bemana and we look forward to getting to know more about you.

Referral Program

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