Construction Manager

Reede Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead complex heavy civil concrete and paving projects throughout the Upper Midwest. This hands-on leadership position is for a construction professional who can operate in both the field and the management side of the business, overseeing project execution, supporting field teams, managing cost and schedule performance, and coordinating project documentation.

About the Role

This position is based in Aberdeen, South Dakota, with regular travel to active project sites. Reede Construction primarily operates throughout North Dakota and South Dakota, with additional work across Nebraska, Minnesota, Wyoming, and surrounding Upper Midwest markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field and project operations for highway, transportation, concrete, paving, and heavy civil construction projects.
• Maintain a strong field presence while providing leadership to foremen, crews, subcontractors, and project personnel.
• Manage project schedules, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and site logistics to support safe and profitable execution.
• Monitor project costs, production goals, KPIs, and overall job performance.
• Implement and maintain DOT, FAA, AASHTO, and project-specific quality requirements.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, DOT representatives, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Identify and resolve technical, operational, scheduling, and logistical issues before they impact project delivery.
• Support contract administration, documentation, shop drawings, change management, and project closeout activities.
• Participate in construction planning, scheduling, cost reviews, and project forecasting.
• Help develop and mentor field leaders while reinforcing accountability, safety, quality, and operational consistency.
• Support estimating, takeoffs, preconstruction planning, and bid-to-build handoffs during the winter and off-season.
• Help implement and improve technology, systems, and processes that increase efficiency and strengthen project management across the organization.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in heavy civil, highway, DOT, transportation, concrete paving, or comparable infrastructure construction.
• Demonstrated experience leading active construction projects, crews, or major project scopes.
• Strong understanding of field operations, construction sequencing, scheduling, cost control, safety, and quality management.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accountability.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in both field and office environments.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Reede Construction's regional project footprint.
• Willingness to relocate to or maintain a permanent home base in the Aberdeen, SD area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Civil Engineering background or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience working directly with state DOTs, FAA projects, municipalities, or other government agencies.
• Experience with concrete paving, highway construction, transportation infrastructure, or major civil site work.
• Experience with project estimating, takeoffs, bidding, and preconstruction.
• Familiarity with HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, or Oracle-based construction planning/scheduling systems (e.g., Oracle Primavera Cloud).
• Experience progressing through superintendent, project manager, construction manager, or similar field-leadership roles.

Schedule

• Extensive regional travel, up to 90% during active construction periods.
• Projects are primarily located throughout the Upper Midwest, with many assignments within approximately a four-hour radius of Aberdeen.
• Opportunities to return home at least every other weekend, though critical project periods may require extended time on site.
• Company vehicle provided, along with travel-related per diem and support.

Pay

Competitive annual salary of $80,000–$120,000+, depending on experience and role level.

Benefits

• Company vehicle.
• Travel per diem.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Paid training and safety certifications.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Referral bonus program.
• Company-sponsored events.
• Company-provided uniforms.

About the Company

Reede Construction, Inc. is a family-owned heavy civil contractor with more than 30 years of experience delivering transportation and infrastructure projects. The company specializes in heavy civil, highway, concrete paving, airport, municipal, government, and federal infrastructure construction. Reede Construction is entering its next stage of growth, investing in stronger leadership, modern construction technology, improved operating systems, and increased management depth.