Construction Manager - Primoris Energy Services

Primoris Usa•Waco, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Construction Manager – Civil & Foundations to own the full scope of civil and foundation construction on our power generation and industrial projects. This is a senior leadership role that sits above the superintendent level—you’re responsible for everything from site development and earthwork through structural foundations, underground utilities, and area turnover to the mechanical trades. You own the plan, the budget, the schedule, and the people. You’ll report to the Director of Construction and/or Project Director within our matrix organization, with functional coordination across project management, engineering, procurement, and commissioning. You directly lead the civil general superintendents, superintendents, and associated technical services personnel assigned to your scope—and you’re accountable for delivering their work safely, on quality, on schedule, and within budget. This role is the bridge between project-level strategy and field-level execution for civil work. You’re the person who translates the project schedule and budget into an executable civil construction plan, then drives it through your team to completion—anticipating problems, resolving conflicts with other disciplines, and ensuring the civil scope never becomes the bottleneck that holds up the rest of the project.

Requirements

15–25 years of experience in heavy civil and industrial construction, with progressive leadership into construction management
Proven experience as a Construction Manager, Senior Superintendent, or equivalent senior leader managing the full civil scope on large-scale projects
Direct experience on gas turbine simple-cycle, combined-cycle, or similar power generation facilities
Comprehensive knowledge of civil construction disciplines: Site development, earthwork, and mass grading; Structural concrete foundations for turbines, generators, and major rotating equipment; Formwork systems, reinforcing steel, and concrete placement; Anchor bolt and embedment installation for precision equipment; Underground utilities, drainage, and dewatering; Piling and deep foundation systems
Strong P&L accountability—experience owning a construction budget, managing costs, and delivering scope within financial targets
Proven track record managing large civil workforces and multiple subcontractors simultaneously
Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, structural details, geotechnical reports, foundation plans, and specifications
Strong understanding of construction sequencing and the critical relationship between civil foundation delivery and mechanical erection schedules
Experience with area turnover strategies and system-by-system completion on large industrial projects
Experience working within a matrix organization with functional and project reporting lines
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
Strong commitment to safety and quality

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification
Experience on utility-scale or large industrial EPC projects ($200M+)
Familiarity with both union and non-union work environments
Proficiency with Primavera P6, Procore, or equivalent construction management and scheduling tools
Experience with GE, Siemens, or Mitsubishi turbine foundation and equipment setting requirements
ACI certifications (Flatwork Finisher, Field Testing Technician) or equivalent

Responsibilities

Own and manage the complete civil and foundations scope on assigned projects, including: Site development, clearing, grading, and mass earthwork; Soil stabilization, compaction, and dewatering systems; Structural foundations for turbines, generators, HRSGs, and major rotating equipment; Equipment pads, pipe rack foundations, and building foundations; Anchor bolt and embedment installation; Underground utilities, drainage, and storm water systems; Concrete placement, finishing, and curing; Formwork, reinforcing steel, and post-tensioning; Piling, drilled shafts, and deep foundation systems as applicable
Develop and own the civil construction execution plan—sequencing, methodology, resource loading, and area turnover strategy
Ensure the civil scope stays ahead of and supports the mechanical erection schedule—foundations ready when steel, equipment, and pipe need them
Drive area-by-area turnover from civil to mechanical trades, ensuring foundations, anchor bolts, and embeds are verified, documented, and accepted
Develop and manage the civil construction schedule in coordination with project controls, planning, and the overall project schedule
Own the civil construction budget—forecasting costs, tracking actuals, managing labor productivity, and controlling scope changes
Lead look-ahead planning for all civil activities, identifying constraints, material needs, and equipment requirements
Monitor and report on civil progress metrics: cubic yards moved, foundations poured, anchor bolt sets completed, underground footage installed, and area turnover status
Develop and execute recovery plans when civil work falls behind schedule or exceeds budget
Review and approve subcontractor work plans, schedules, and invoices for civil scope
Manage civil-related change orders, scope changes, and claims in coordination with project management
Directly lead and manage civil general superintendents, superintendents (structural concrete, site development), and associated technical services staff
Set performance expectations, conduct reviews, and drive accountability across the civil team
Manage civil manpower planning—forecasting labor needs, coordinating mobilization/demobilization, and balancing resources across areas
Manage civil subcontractor relationships, performance, and coordination
Mentor and develop superintendents and emerging leaders within the civil discipline
Support hiring and staffing decisions for the civil team in coordination with the Director of Construction
Ensure all civil work meets project specifications, ACI standards, geotechnical requirements, and applicable codes
Oversee QC performance for earthwork compaction, concrete placement, foundation tolerances, anchor bolt verification, and embed inspection
Ensure compliance with all safety policies and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and site-specific rules
Drive a strong safety culture across all civil crews—leading by example through daily field engagement and accountability
Ensure environmental compliance for erosion control, dewatering discharge, dust mitigation, and SWPPP requirements
Coordinate with the mechanical construction manager and discipline superintendents (steel, millwright, pipe, electrical, boilermaker) on foundation readiness, area access, and turnover sequencing
Interface with engineering on foundation design, geotechnical issues, design changes, and constructability concerns
Coordinate with procurement on concrete supply, rebar delivery, formwork systems, earthwork equipment, and subcontractor mobilization
Interface with commissioning and startup teams on underground system testing and civil-related turnover requirements
Coordinate with survey teams on layout, grade control, and as-built verification
Serve as the primary point of contact for the client on all civil and foundation scope matters
Participate in progress reviews, schedule updates, and executive-level project meetings
Manage client expectations on civil progress, milestone delivery, and area turnover dates
Interface with client inspectors, geotechnical consultants, and third-party testing agencies
Support dispute resolution and claims management related to civil scope
Provide accurate and timely reporting on civil scope progress, cost performance, manpower, and productivity
Participate in earned value analysis, cost-to-complete forecasting, and variance reporting for civil scope
Ensure all civil documentation is maintained—daily reports, inspection records, survey data, concrete tickets, and compaction test results
Support project close-out, lessons learned, and final documentation for the civil scope