Head of Project Management (Construction)

Project Manager

Salt Lake City Area, Utah (Project sites throughout Northern Utah – travel between job sites may be required)

Kinkaid Civil Construction (KCC) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support and lead heavy civil construction projects throughout the Greater Salt Lake City area. This individual will oversee projects from pre‑construction through closeout while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. The ideal candidate has proven experience managing heavy civil projects involving underground utilities, earthwork, grading, roadway improvements, and related infrastructure. This role requires a strong leader who can effectively partner with Superintendents, Project Engineers, Foremen, subcontractors, and owners to deliver successful projects while maintaining KCC's commitment to Safety, Values, and People. Project Management & Execution

Manage projects from pre‑construction through final completion and closeout.

Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.

Monitor production, quantities, and overall project performance to ensure profitability goals are achieved.

Coordinate project activities with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Lead project meetings and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders.

Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Financial Management

Prepare and manage project budgets and cost controls.

Analyze financial performance and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.

Manage RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and change orders.

Review subcontractor agreements and invoices.

Forecast labor, equipment, and material requirements.

Provide leadership and support to Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Foremen.

Foster collaboration and accountability across project teams.

Support KCC's culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Represent KCC professionally throughout project execution.

Address project concerns proactively and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

Support and reinforce KCC's safety culture.

Ensure compliance with company policies, contract requirements, and applicable regulations.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field; Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience in heavy civil construction.

Experience managing underground utility, earthwork, grading, roadway, or infrastructure projects.

Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.

Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation.

Ability to travel throughout Northern Utah as project needs require.

Experience with underground wet utilities including water, sewer, and storm drain systems.

Experience with public works and municipal infrastructure projects.

Procore, Bluebeam, HCSS, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite.

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Career Growth Opportunities