Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

DBA Construction, Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$120,000 - $145,000

About The Position

DBA Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage heavy civil construction projects throughout Arizona, including structural concrete, earthwork, roadway improvements, drainage, and civil construction for utility facilities. The role works closely with field leadership and actively contributes to project planning, financial performance, and problem-solving. The Project Manager should understand how projects are estimated, planned, and constructed and how those decisions affect profitability. The position manages projects from estimate handoff through final closeout, overseeing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, contract requirements, job costs, forecasting, billing, and change orders. It coordinates with superintendents and other project stakeholders to plan resources, resolve challenges, and support efficient field operations. The Project Manager also maintains project documentation and communicates project performance and risks to management.

Requirements

At least five years of project management experience in heavy civil construction.
Experience with structural concrete, earthwork, or related civil infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of construction methods, production rates, estimating, scheduling, and job cost management.
Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and subcontractors.
Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and contracts.
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
Provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration Document.

Nice To Haves

Experience with public agency or utility-related civil construction projects.
Federally funded project experience.
HCSS HeavyJob experience.

Responsibilities

Manage projects from estimate handoff through final closeout, including budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and contract requirements.
Review estimating assumptions, production rates, and budgets to understand how work was bid and establish realistic project plans.
Collaborate with superintendents to plan labor, equipment, trucking, materials, and subcontractor resources for efficient field operations.
Monitor actual production and job costs against estimates, identify variances, and work with superintendents on corrective actions.
Manage project financial performance, including cost-to-complete forecasting, profitability, and timely progress billing.
Identify, document, price, and negotiate change orders, including cost and schedule impacts.
Coordinate with owners, engineers, agencies, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve project challenges.
Maintain project documentation, administer contractual requirements, and communicate project performance and risks to management.