Project Manager - Heavy Civil

Project Manager - Heavy Civil / Bridge Construction

Position Summary:

We are partnering with a established, family-owned heavy civil contractor founded in 1952 with ~900 employees. Known for delivering large, complex infrastructure projects with a strong reputation for quality and on-time execution. Consistently recognized as a Top Workplace, with a strong focus on employee development and long-term retention. Safety-first culture with numerous internal safety and performance awards. Stable, growing organization that doubled in size over the past 6 years.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead heavy civil and bridge construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget while coordinating with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of heavy civil and bridge construction projects, ensuring alignment with contract documents, schedule, and budget
• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring full compliance with safety policies and procedures
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, and field teams to develop and maintain project schedules
• Manage project startup and documentation, including submittals, logs, budgets, and cost tracking
• Oversee cost control, forecasting, and change order management
• Coordinate daily operations with Superintendents to maintain productivity and project milestones
• Lead weekly project meetings and maintain strong communication with stakeholders
• Review and approve pay applications, subcontractor scopes, and project deliverables
• Support project closeout, including final documentation, punch list completion, and client turnover

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, with a strong focus on bridge and infrastructure projects
• Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and field operations on complex civil projects
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and safety standards
• OSHA 10 certification (or ability to obtain)

Key Attributes:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across diverse project teams
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, field-driven environment

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Bonus, 401K, Pension)
• Relocation assistance available
• Opportunities for long-term growth on large-scale infrastructure projects