Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Job Description

Join an Established Heavy Civil Contractor

A well-established heavy civil construction contractor that has been serving the market for over a century is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its team. The company specializes in road construction, milling, and a variety of other civil infrastructure projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.


This is an excellent opportunity for a proven construction professional who can take ownership of projects from preconstruction through final closeout while working closely with field leadership, clients, subcontractors, and company management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction through completion
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and material needs
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project requirements
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation
• Track project costs, production, quantities, and overall financial performance
• Maintain strong communication with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Identify project risks and proactively resolve scheduling, cost, and operational challenges
• Support procurement and subcontractor negotiations
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project and field teams
• Ensure projects meet company standards for safety, quality, schedule, and profitability
• Assist with preconstruction, budgeting, bid reviews, and project handoff

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction project management experience , preferably within heavy civil construction
• Strong background in road construction, milling, grading, earthwork, site development, or related civil infrastructure
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, change orders, and financial performance
• Strong understanding of heavy civil field operations and construction methods
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with public and/or private infrastructure projects preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred but not required
• Estimating experience is a plus , including takeoffs, bid preparation, cost analysis, and preconstruction

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities
• Stable project backlog with an established heavy civil contractor
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role within the organization

If you’re an experienced heavy civil Project Manager ready to take the next step in your career, we’d like to hear from you.


For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Tysen Banks directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io Resumes may be confidentially sent View email address on click.appcast.io

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.