Senior Project Manager

Job Details

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Asante Kamtema

About the Role

Our client is a nationally recognized heavy civil construction contractor specializing in underground utility, tunneling, earthwork, and infrastructure projects. This company has built a strong reputation for delivering complex public and private projects with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and long-term relationships. Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil and underground infrastructure projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-value heavy civil and underground infrastructure projects valued at $10M–$50M+
• Work on technically challenging projects involving large-diameter pipelines, pump stations, deep excavation, shoring, dewatering, and trenchless construction
• Take ownership of projects from planning and procurement through construction, startup, and closeout
• Work in a hybrid environment with time split between the office, home, and project sites
• Company-paid travel and lodging for project assignments away from home
• Daily per diem for overnight project assignments
• Work alongside experienced construction professionals and have the opportunity to mentor and develop Project Engineers and Project Managers

Requirements

• 10–15 years of construction project management experience, preferably within heavy civil or underground utility construction
• At least 7 years of experience managing projects involving underground utilities, large-diameter pipelines, pump stations, or heavy civil infrastructure
• Proven experience managing projects valued at $10M–$50M or more
• Strong knowledge of gravity sewer, force mains, water mains, 48"+ large-diameter pipelines, deep excavation, shoring, dewatering, and trenchless construction methods
• Experience working with FRP/GRP, PCCP, ductile iron, HDPE, and steel casing pipe systems
• Strong understanding of CPM scheduling, project budgeting, cost forecasting, change orders, contract administration, and subcontractor management
• Experience managing construction projects in active municipal environments and public right-of-way
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, vendors, and municipal stakeholders
• Strong client-facing skills with experience leading project meetings and maintaining owner relationships
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, and utility drawings
• Proficiency with Procore and Bluebeam
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent field experience will be considered
• OSHA 30 certification preferred
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training preferred
• Experience with design-build or CMAR project delivery and estimating is a plus

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel as required for project assignments

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a salary range of approximately $140,000–$200,000 based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life insurance, HSA, FSA, and PTO