Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction to join our growing construction division. This position requires travel to projects throughout Southern Central states and reports to the Operations Manager. The role involves managing heavy civil jobs ranging from $5M to $75M, including planning, directing, coordinating, scheduling, and budgeting activities through subordinate supervisory personnel. The Project Manager will also participate in conceptual development, oversee project-specific organization, and implement efficient execution of various project types such as 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 successful completion of a background check and drug screen. A security clearance is required and is determined based on background check results.

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. 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 and bring global best practices to our clients.

• Manage mid to large scale projects with moderate to high risk levels.
• Operate with minimal oversight from Construction Operations Manager, 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 ensure assigned project performance aligns with performance goals.
• Implement Corporate Safety Policy on all assigned projects.
• 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 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 necessary permits and licenses, or coordinate with environmental and regulatory staff to assure compliance prior to mobilization.
• Fill in for Project Superintendents as necessary to direct and supervise workers.
• Study job specifications to determine general requirements and appropriate construction methods.
• Requisition 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 action to address delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the construction site.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerning the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays to ensure proper procedures are followed.
• 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 owner contracts, project estimates at different design phases (30%, 60%, etc.), and provide constructability review.
• Coordinate with design engineers to incorporate constructability into final design.
• Create outgoing correspondence to clients, subcontractors, and other external entities, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
• Assist…