Heavy Civil Project Manager (Independence Excavating)

About the Role

Independence Excavating is seeking an accomplished and ambitious Project Manager to join our growing team. As a Project Manager, you will manage all aspects of assigned projects, including budgets, schedules, submittals, RFI’s, contracts, and purchase orders. You will also interact professionally with owners and report to the Senior Project Manager.

About Us

From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been delivering excellence in heavy civil construction and demolition for over 70 years. We combine industry innovations with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up. Our team of construction professionals sets us apart, and we are committed to integrity, quality, and community impact. Learn more about us.

Our Core Values

• People: Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.
• Performance: Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.
• Community: Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and return submittals for items to be manufactured or provided.
• Work with Superintendent/Operation Manager to determine equipment and crew needs.
• Assemble job cost codes for projects and update regularly.
• Coordinate subcontractors and material deliveries on major items.
• Review and approve subcontractor/supplier estimates and invoices.
• Negotiate, close, and coordinate all Extra Work Orders and COR’s for changes in project scope.
• Monitor production, resource utilization, and overall job cost versus estimated cost to maintain profit margins.
• Prepare monthly job cost/profit projections.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• At least 5 years’ experience managing large commercial construction projects.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with owners, project engineers, and local government offices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage people, budgets, schedules, and quality of work across multiple construction sites.
• Competency in performing complete and accurate project take-offs and estimates.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

• Weekly competitive pay.
• Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA & HSA.
• Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability.
• Wellness Incentive Program.
• Paid Holidays and PTO.
• 401(k) + Company match.
• Paid corporate training program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Stability and career advancement opportunities.
• Family-owned and operated since 1956.

Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.