Heavy Civil​/DOT, Project Manager

Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

AtKCI Construction, we build the infrastructure that communities depend on—roads, utilities, water systems, and site development. As an employee-owned company, our team members take pride in delivering quality work while building long-term careers.

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager to lead projects involving earthwork, underground utilities, water/wastewater systems, site development, and transportation infrastructure. This role is responsible for managing projects from preconstruction through completion while ensuring safety, schedule, quality, and financial performance.

• Employee-Owned Company (ESOP) – Share in the success you help create.
• Enjoy Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 100% Employer Paid Benefits for Employee and Dependents
• Work on meaningful infrastructure and civil construction projects
• Strong culture built on Growth, Resilience, Integrity, and Teamwork (GRiT)
• Opportunities for long-term career development and leadership growth

• Manage heavy civil construction projects from planning through closeout.
• Oversee projects involving earthwork, excavation, grading, underground utilities, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline installation, and roadway construction.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution in partnership with Superintendents and field teams.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.

• Manage project budgets, cost tracking, and monthly profit projections.
• Maintain accurate cost coding and cost books.
• Identify cost risks early and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit monthly owner pay applications.

• Develop scopes of work and manage subcontract agreements.
• Procure major materials and subcontract services to support project schedules.
• Review and approve subcontractor and vendor invoices.

• Partner closely with Superintendents to coordinate field and office operations.
• Lead project meetings with owners, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, and subcontractor activities to maintain project progress.

• Identify and price change order opportunities.
• Prepare and negotiate change proposals with owners and engineers.
• Manage project submittals and documentation to support schedule and compliance.

• Serve as the primary liaison with owners, municipalities, DOT representatives, engineers and inspectors.
• Maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in heavy civil construction project management.
• Strong knowledge of earthwork operations, underground utilities, and civil infrastructure construction.
• Experience working with municipal, DOT, or public infrastructure projects preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Alignment with KCI GRiT Values.

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Construction scheduling software
• Experience with HCSSpreferred
• Vista experience a plus

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