Heavy Civil Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Heavy Civil Project Manager

2401 S. Broadway Ave., Moore, OK 73160 | Full-Time | Salary

Build Your Career with Silver Star Construction

Silver Star Construction is looking for an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager to join our employee-owned team. This position will oversee projects throughout the OKC Metro and surrounding areas , providing leadership and coordination from project handoff through completion.

We are looking for a project leader who takes ownership, communicates effectively, and consistently demonstrates our core values of Safety, Dependability, Relationships, Innovation, and Quality .

Position Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the overall success of assigned projects, including safety, scheduling, budgeting, quality control, materials, subcontractors, customer communication, and project documentation . The successful candidate will work closely with field supervision, operations, estimating, safety, vendors, subcontractors, and project owners to keep projects moving efficiently and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and quality as top priorities throughout every project.
• Serve as the primary contact for project-related safety concerns and emergencies.
• Immediately report suspected drug or alcohol impairment to the Safety Director.
• Recognize that this is a safety-sensitive position involving heavy equipment and roadway/highway construction.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while keeping work on schedule and within budget .
• Partner with estimators to review project costs and prepare and process change orders.
• Participate with Superintendents and the Safety Department in developing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) before field operations begin.
• Coordinate daily project needs with Superintendents, equipment and trucking dispatch, Safety, Shop, testing laboratories, asphalt plants, suppliers, and other internal departments.
• Act as a primary point of contact for owners, developers, general contractors, general superintendents, and field foremen .
• Establish project goals, procedures, performance expectations, and operational standards consistent with company policies and contract requirements.
• Work with the Vice President of Operations to address construction issues, complaints, work procedures, and project challenges.
• Monitor material purchasing and deliveries to ensure compliance with project budgets and schedules.
• Oversee Quality Control testing and verify that work meets project specifications.
• Track project performance and provide administrative direction to help ensure timely and profitable completion.
• Represent Silver Star Construction at project meetings, planning meetings, and strategy sessions.
• Work with the President/Vice President of Operations on the financial administration of contracts while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Prepare requisitions and coordinate the procurement of materials and supplies.
• Obtain required permits and coordinate inspections with municipalities and other governing agencies.
• Review and communicate plans, specifications, and contract requirements with office staff, field personnel, subcontractors, and clients.
• Prepare and maintain project progress reports and related documentation.
• Participate in project handoff meetings and obtain all applicable plans, specifications, drawings, quantities, and bid information from the estimating team.
• Ensure the project team understands the scope, schedule, budget, and requirements necessary for successful project completion.
• Maintain strong cost and quality controls while working to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Identify potential safety concerns and work with the Safety Director to implement corrective measures.
• Review customer contracts to verify that the final scope aligns with the original bid and project specifications.
• Review subcontract agreements and purchase orders to ensure required documentation is complete before work begins or materials are ordered.
• Verify that subcontractors have executed contracts and required insurance documentation in place.
• Provide the Vice President of Operations with project information, including plans, materials, quantities, equipment requirements, and labor-hour projections.
• Maintain professional communication with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Communicate project schedules and expectations to subcontractors and ensure they understand their responsibilities.
• Identify project deficiencies and provide practical solutions or recommendations.
• Help coordinate resources and personnel to keep projects progressing efficiently.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3–5 years of project management experience preferred , preferably in heavy civil or highway construction.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. College degree preferred but not required.
• Valid driving record with 5 points or fewer .
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred .
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating through phone, email, computer, tablet, and other technology.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities.
• Strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, HCSS products, and Vista by Viewpoint preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, organize resources, and develop realistic action plans.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in changing field conditions.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to work extended hours when necessary to meet project goals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate proactively when adjustments are needed.
• Adaptable and able to respond effectively to schedule changes, delays, and unexpected project conditions.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrated dependability and willingness to take responsibility for assigned work.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain positive working relationships with employees, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Team-oriented approach with a willingness to both give and receive feedback.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 6 paid holidays
• Opportunity to grow with an employee-owned Oklahoma construction company

Join the Silver Star Team

If you are an experienced construction professional who takes pride in safety, quality, teamwork, and delivering projects successfully , we want to hear from you.

EOE – All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Apply in person at 220 Industrial Blvd., Moore, OK 73160 , online at silverstarconst.com , or call View phone number on us.fitly.work for assistance.

 

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