Senior Project Manager

This opportunity is with a nationally recognized heavy civil construction contractor specializing in underground utility, tunneling, earthwork, and infrastructure projects. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering complex public and private projects with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and long-term relationships.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil and underground infrastructure projects from preconstruction through closeout. This position will have significant responsibility for project execution, financial performance, scheduling, quality, safety, and client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing large-scale underground utility or heavy civil projects, including large-diameter pipelines, pump stations, deep utility systems, and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-value heavy civil and underground infrastructure projects valued at $10M–$50M+.
• Oversee projects from planning and procurement through construction, startup, and closeout.
• Manage projects involving large-diameter pipelines, pump stations, deep excavation, shoring, dewatering, and trenchless construction.
• Coordinate subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, vendors, and municipal stakeholders.
• Maintain strong client relationships and lead project meetings.
• Ensure project execution aligns with safety, quality, and financial performance goals.
• Read and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, and utility drawings.
• Utilize CPM scheduling, project budgeting, cost forecasting, change orders, and contract administration.
• Travel as required for project assignments, with company-paid travel, lodging, and daily per diem for overnight stays.

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 with FRP/GRP, PCCP, ductile iron, HDPE, and steel casing pipe systems.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, and/or Microsoft Project.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel as required for project assignments.

Benefits

• Hybrid work 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.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop Project Engineers and Project Managers.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life insurance, HSA, FSA, and PTO.

Pay

$140,000 - $200,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.