Heavy Civil Project Manager
About The Position
A premier earthmoving and underground utility contractor in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area is seeking a Project Manager to lead high-profile heavy civil projects. The company has more than 60 years of industry experience and emphasizes integrity, teamwork, transparent communication, creative problem solving, safety, quality, and accountability. It offers a long-term pipeline of civil work in the Milwaukee area and strong benefits, including 100% healthcare coverage. The Project Manager owns assigned projects from preconstruction through closeout, leading planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of earthwork, grading, and underground utility scopes. The role is the primary point of contact for owners, general contractors, engineers, subcontractors, municipalities, and inspectors, and reports directly to the Operations Manager.
Requirements
- A construction-related degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a similar field.
- At least 5 years of experience in the civil sector.
- Diverse project experience, with an emphasis on earthwork and underground utilities.
- Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Strong understanding of mass grading, excavation, and wet and dry utility installation.
- Experience managing project financials, change orders, and owner and general contractor relationships.
- Proficiency with scheduling and project management software such as MS Project, Primavera P6, HCSS HeavyJob/HeavyBid, Procore, or similar.
- Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to live locally in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.
Nice To Haves
- Estimating experience.
- Working knowledge of GPS/machine control and earthwork takeoff software.
- OSHA 30.
Responsibilities
- Champion a culture of safety and ensure project plans, crews, and subcontractors meet company safety standards.
- Lead project kickoff and turnover from estimating, including reviewing bid documents, quantities, and assumptions.
- Support the estimating team on bids and pricing as needed.
- Develop project work plans, baseline schedules, and budgets in coordination with field operations leadership.
- Plan and allocate equipment, labor, materials, and subcontractor resources to meet schedule and budget.
- Read, interpret, and manage plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Manage project financials, including cost tracking, forecasting, monthly billings, pay applications, and job cost reporting.
- Track quantities and productivity against budget and drive corrective action when production falls short.
- Prepare and maintain look-ahead and master schedules, updating the plan throughout the project.
- Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and contract negotiations with owners and subcontractors.
- Write and manage subcontracts and purchase orders, and coordinate with vendors and suppliers.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, general contractors, engineers, municipalities, and inspectors.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and financial status frequently to the project team and leadership.
- Ensure quality control and compliance with specifications, permits, and SWPPP and environmental requirements.
- Lead project closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, final billing, and retention collection.
- Mentor project engineers, field engineers, and developing superintendents and foremen.
Benefits
- Strong benefits, including 100% healthcare coverage.
- Long-term pipeline of high-profile civil work in the Milwaukee area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
