Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction Design a career and build your future... Because it matters! McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction to join our growing construction division! This position is required to travel to projects throughout Southern Central states. This Project Manager role will report to our Operations Manager and be responsible for managing heavy civil jobs ranging from $5M - $75M. This position is responsible to plan, direct, coordinate, and budget, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. This individual will also participate in the conceptual development of construction projects and oversee project specific organization, scheduling, and implementation; as well as the overall coordination and efficient implementation of a wide range of projects including hard bid, CM, and Design-Build. Your initial project assignment will be located in Ardmore, Oklahoma. All Construction Division offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen. In accordance with client requirements, security clearance is required and is determined based on background check results. Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee‑owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting‑edge technology, and a balanced work‑life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of. We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results‑driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real‑world functionality. Responsibilities The Project Manager will be tasked with managing mid to large scale projects with moderate to high risk levels. Minimal oversight from Construction Operations Manager and Director of Construction, VP as necessary during all phases of the project. Overall management of multiple construction projects in varying stages of completion. Coordinate with Construction Operations Manager to assure assigned project performance is in line with project performance goals. Implement Corporate Safety Policy on all projects assigned. Provide mentorship and guidance to Assistant Project Managers, Project Assistants, and Project Engineers. Generate Work Plans for all assigned projects. Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines. Determine labor requirements and work with manpower coordinator to dispatch workers to construction sites. Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations. Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer. Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Obtain all necessary permits and licenses or coordinate with environmental and regulatory staff to assure proper compliance is completed prior to project mobilization. Fill in for Project Superintendents as necessary direct and supervise workers. Study job specifications to determine general requirements as well as appropriate construction methods. Requisition of supplies and materials to complete construction projects. Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports. Develop and implement quality control programs. Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site. Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems. Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out. Evaluate construction methods and determine cost‑effectiveness of plans, using computers. Provide Project Management duties on multi‑faceted projects including leading medium to large‑scale Design‑Build projects. Review of owner contracts. Review of project estimates at the different design phases (30%, 60%, etc.). Provide constructability review and coordinate with design engineers to incorporate constructability into final design. Create/Prepare outgoing correspondence to the clients, subcontractors, and other outside entities, ensuring accuracy, quality and professionalism of work. Review, edit and ensure that all documents submitted to clients are in McMillen format. Assist in preparation of Owner Payment Applications. Provide Project Closeout Documents as required to facilitate substantial completion which marks the start of warranty periods. Track projects throughout the warranty period and provide proper Final closeout documentation upon completion. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CM or related field or Minimum of 5 years comparable experience. Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience with heavy civil design‑build projects managing all aspects from design, approvals, procurement, construction, and implementation. Regular, predictable attendance is required. Ability to get along and work effectively with others. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is seldom required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear; work at elevated heights. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Compensation Package Pay Range: $130,000 - $160,000 (DOE) Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement. Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction assigned to projects more than 70 miles from their residence are eligible for subsistence and home leave benefits. We also offer a company truck or vehicle allowance, along with mobile phone options. EEO McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position. No recruiters, please. #J-18808-Ljbffr McMillen