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.

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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