Project Manager - Heavy Civil and Bridge Construction

About the Role

Take ownership of complex heavy civil and bridge projects while joining a team that values safety, accountability, collaboration, and strong project execution. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on project leader who understands both field operations and financial performance and wants the autonomy to guide projects from startup through closeout.

Responsibilities

• Manage approximately one to four projects based on size and complexity
• Lead and support Project Engineers and, when applicable, other Project Managers
• Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and project partners
• Partner with the Safety Manager and Superintendent to develop and enforce project safety plans
• Manage job costs, budgets, billing, change orders, invoice coding, and monthly financial forecasting
• Develop and maintain CPM project schedules using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera
• Coordinate with Superintendents to plan manpower, establish milestones, and maintain project efficiency
• Prepare subcontractor scopes of work and support subcontract and purchase agreement administration
• Process RFIs and distribute updated plans and approved shop drawings
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with contract requirements
• Coordinate upcoming material, subcontractor, supplier, and equipment needs
• Monitor project performance and identify risks such as extended rentals, back-charges, schedule delays, and budget fade
• Assist with estimating and prepare pricing for project change orders
• Ensure timely project startup, execution, and closeout
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies and OSHA standards

Requirements

• At least five years of project management experience in heavy civil construction
• Required experience managing DOT projects, specifically CDOT work
• Required bridge construction experience
• Strong understanding of project budgets, job-cost reporting, billing, and forecasting
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations
• Experience preparing RFIs, reports, project correspondence, and contract documentation
• Ability to develop, update, and maintain CPM schedules using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera
• Excellent documentation, recordkeeping, communication, and leadership skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email
• Current, valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline
• Experience using Viewpoint construction management software

Benefits

• Company vehicle provided
• Medical, dental, and vision premiums fully paid by the company
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• PTO/FTO