Project Manager - Heavy Highway

About the role

Helm is seeking a proactive Project Manager with a strong background in civil construction and heavy highway projects. This role oversees projects from planning through completion, collaborating with field teams, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of earthwork, underground utilities, and infrastructure development projects. The position is based in our Freeport, IL office.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy highway construction projects from award through completion.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Coordinate earthwork, grading, excavation, underground utility, and roadway construction activities.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and change orders.
• Lead project planning meetings and maintain effective communication with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Ensure projects are completed safely and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues impacting cost or schedule.
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and project billings.
• Manage project documentation, RFIs, submittals, and contract correspondence.
• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts as needed.
• Mentor project engineers and field staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in heavy highway construction.
• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent experience in heavy highway construction, roadway construction, or project management will be considered.
• Extensive experience managing earthwork and underground utility projects.
• Strong understanding of roadway construction practices, grading, excavation, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main installation.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and contract administration.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to project sites.

Pay

Salary Range: $75,000–$100,000 annually. Final determination is based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• 401K plan with matching contributions.
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Health Wellness Programs.