Project Manager (Experienced)

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of heavy highway and civil construction projects, ensuring their successful completion on time, within budget, and according to specifications. This role involves leading project planning, coordination, scheduling, cost control, safety, quality assurance, and communication with internal teams and external stakeholders including INDOT, municipalities, clients, vendors, and subcontractors. The Project Manager serves as the key point of contact between the office and the field, ensuring operational efficiency and financial performance. The Project Manager will work out of our Redkey, IN office located in the Muncie area.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project plans, specifications, and contract documents to develop scopes of work
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans from kickoff to closeout
• Helps coordinate project teams, including field superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and vendors
• Manage contracts, permits, submittals, purchase orders, and change orders
• Schedules needed labor, equipment, and materials usage to maximize efficiency and profitability
• Prepare and maintain detailed construction records and documentation, including INDOT-required reports
• Lead project meetings and maintain regular communication with clients, inspectors, and engineers
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and quality assurance procedures
• Track job costs and oversee timely billing and cost reporting, including progress payments and retainage releases
• Troubleshoot and resolve project issues while managing risk and escalating concerns as needed
• Support pre-bid efforts including quantity takeoffs and gathering subcontractor and vendor quotes
• Promote company values, policies, and initiatives related to safety, ethics, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred; or eight (8) years equivalent experience in heavy highway construction
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing INDOT heavy highway or civil infrastructure projects is required
• Equivalent combinations of education and work experience will be considered
• Experience with estimating, scheduling, and project financials is highly valued
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project), with familiarity in Bluebeam, On