Project Manager

Heritage Construction + Materials•Indianapolis, IN

25d

About The Position

The Project Manager leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex heavy civil and highway construction projects at Milestone Contractors LP. The role is accountable for completing work on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities span the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction planning and project setup through field execution, change management, financial control, and closeout. The Project Manager is the primary point of accountability for project performance across internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and owner representatives. The role establishes project execution frameworks and oversees scope, schedules, budgets, quality, contractual compliance, financial performance, and risk. It coordinates utilities and project stakeholders, advises field leadership on contract requirements, represents the company in project meetings, and leads closeout. The Project Manager also enforces company safety policies and safe work practices across project activities. Work combines active construction sites, field offices, job trailers, and office environments, with travel to local project sites and occasional out-of-area or overnight travel. The position involves exposure to heights, traffic, construction noise, variable outdoor conditions, and active job-site terrain.

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive heavy highway project management experience, with demonstrated accountability for project cost, schedule, quality, and contractual compliance.
Experience managing large, complex projects with construction volumes in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Applied knowledge of construction project management, contract administration, cost control, scheduling methodologies, and safety practices for complex heavy civil and highway construction.
Ability to use project management tools and systems, including scheduling software, cost-tracking systems, and construction management platforms, to plan, execute, and control multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, plans, and specifications, with ability to interpret and administer requirements, manage risk, and drive compliance.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities, make sound independent decisions, and lead collaboration with owners, subcontractors, suppliers, utilities, and internal teams.
Ability to build and sustain effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders, and represent the company professionally.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information to field teams, subcontractors, owner representatives, and executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements.
Experience with design-build, multi-agency, and/or joint venture project delivery models.
Experience with construction management platforms such as Viewpoint, HeavyJob, and HeavyBid.

Responsibilities

Lead complex heavy civil and highway construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout, aligning delivery with approved scope, schedule, budget, contractual obligations, and quality standards.
Establish and govern project organization, documentation standards, schedules, and controls.
Maintain knowledge of project plans, specifications, subcontracts, purchase orders, shop drawings, and submittals to support decision-making and contractual compliance.
Oversee project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, quantities, and risk management to protect margins and optimize cost performance.
Evaluate owner-initiated changes, assess cost and schedule impacts, prepare cost estimates and change-order submittals, and ensure alignment with contractual terms and business objectives.
Coordinate and document utility relocation efforts with relevant parties to minimize schedule impacts and meet agreements and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, utilities, and internal teams; facilitate collaboration and resolve operational challenges.
Advise project supervisors and field leadership on contract and subcontract requirements, scope boundaries, and compliance obligations.
Organize, conduct, and represent Milestone Contractors LP at project meetings; document decisions, action items, and commitments and ensure follow-through.
Lead project closeout, including documentation completion, financial reconciliation, stakeholder communication, and capture of lessons learned.
Enforce company safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe work practices, and ensure subcontractor and field-team compliance.
Perform additional assigned duties and continue developing in alignment with company values, competencies, and skills.