Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction (Dams, Tunnels, Underground)
About the role
Lead project teams with safety, quality, and productivity as non-negotiables
Train project engineers to run work of their own
Run change orders and risk, and keep the owner relationship solid
Direct field engineering, surveying, and quality control
Manage subcontractors, procurement, and resource allocation
Own CPM schedules, budgets, cost accounting, and forecasting
Travel to long-term project sites across the Midwest, often away from home.
Responsibilities
- Lead project teams with safety, quality, and productivity as non-negotiables
- Train project engineers to run work of their own
- Run change orders and risk, and keep the owner relationship solid
- Direct field engineering, surveying, and quality control
- Manage subcontractors, procurement, and resource allocation
- Own CPM schedules, budgets, cost accounting, and forecasting
- Travel to long-term project sites across the Midwest, often away from home
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- Minimum 5 years experience heavy civil construction project management on U.S. based projects
- Proven CPM scheduling, estimating, and subcontractor management
- Willingness to travel to long-term project sites across the Midwest
- Authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without employer sponsorship
- A plus, not a requirement: dam, hydro, tunnel, or geotechnical project exposure; EIT certification; survey or layout experience; an internship with a heavy civil or underground contractor.
Qualifications
None specified
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with CPM scheduling and subcontractor management
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of heavy civil construction practices
Benefits
- $105,000 - $160,000 per year, based on experience and project scope
- Competitive traveler benefits on project assignments
- Medical, dental, vision insurance and wellness program
- Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with company match of 3%
- 15 days of PTO plus 6 paid holidays
Pay
$105,000 - $160,000 per year, based on experience and project scope
Schedule
Project related travel is typically 25-50%
Company Information
ECI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, or disability.