Sr. Civil Project Manager
About the role
The Civil Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of heavy civil construction projects while cultivating new business opportunities relative to a particular client, client group, geographic area, or project type. This position provides strategic leadership and oversight for all phases of project execution, including financial management, scheduling, contract administration, procurement, quality control, field operations, and technical management in accordance with contract requirements, engineering plans, project specifications, and corporate policies. Other responsibilities include preparing proposals, estimating costs, developing and forecasting schedules, planning projects, coordinating with engineering and field teams, overseeing field execution, mentoring project teams, and managing project closeout. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing heavy civil construction projects involving infrastructure, site development, underground utilities, environmental remediation, roadways, bridges, industrial, or other civil construction work and possesses a strong understanding of engineering drawings, technical specifications, project controls, and government contract requirements.
Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to all Company safety procedures and promote a culture of safety throughout all phases of project execution.
- Define project goals, policies, processes, and performance benchmarks in accordance with contract requirements, engineering specifications, project plans, and Company policies.
- Develop project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and execution plans to achieve successful project performance and favorable client evaluations (CPAR).
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients by strategically planning and directing all client communications necessary to achieve project objectives, strengthen client relationships, and support future business opportunities.
- Collaborate with the Pre-Construction and Proposal Teams during proposal preparation, estimating, and contract negotiations with architects, engineers, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Review and interpret civil engineering drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, utility plans