Civil​/DOT Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

At KCI Construction, we're a 100% employee-owned company built on integrity, teamwork, and craftsmanship.

We're seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil and DOT infrastructure projects across the Springfield, Missouri region. In this role, you'll own safety, schedule, cost, and execution—partnering with field teams, subcontractors, and public agency clients to deliver high-quality work that keeps communities moving.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Benefits:
  Competitive pay, ESOP participation, 401(k), performance bonuses, and 100% paid health coverage.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Unlimited PTO and flexibility that supports your well-being.
• Great Team:
  Work alongside experienced builders, operators, and problem-solvers who take pride in their work.
• Community Impact:
  Build infrastructure that directly impacts local communities—roads, bridges, and public works.
• Safety First:
  We live by our safety standards—every day on every jobsite.

What You'll Do

• Lead project management teams in delivering DOT, roadway, bridge, and civil infrastructure projects
• Serve as the primary liaison with DOT agencies, municipalities, and public stakeholders
• Own overall project performance—safety, schedule, budget, and profitability
• Oversee execution from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring alignment with plans and specifications
• Manage contracts, change orders, and compliance with DOT regulations and reporting requirements
• Collaborate closely with superintendents, engineers, and field teams to drive production and resolve challenges
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers and Project Manager.

Who You Are

• A seasoned heavy civil leader experience delivering DOT, roadway, bridge, or infrastructure projects
• Experienced working with state DOTs (e.g., Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)), municipalities, and public funding requirements
• A hands-on Senior Project Manager who owns safety, schedule, budget, and client relationships from start to finish
• Strong in cost control, forecasting, and managing project profitability
• A trusted leader who builds high-performing, accountable teams
• A clear communicator who partners effectively with field teams, inspectors, and agency representatives
• Organized, results-driven, and confident managing multiple complex projects and competing priorities
• Committed to integrity, quality, and doing things the right way—every time
• Aligned with KCI GRiT Values:
  Growth, Resilience, Integrity, and Teamwork

KCI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.