Heavy Civil Project Manager - Austin, TX

Solid Rock Recruiting•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager owns the overall success of assigned heavy civil projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role leads project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution for earthwork, grading, and underground utility scopes, and serves as the primary point of contact for owners, general contractors, engineers, and subcontractors. The position reports directly to the Operations Manager. The successful candidate brings 6 to 8+ years of civil-sector experience, diverse project experience, and a commitment to safety, quality, and accountability. The role is based in the Austin, Texas area, and candidates must be able to live locally. The company is a premier earthmoving and underground utility contractor with more than 60 years in the industry, a long-term pipeline of high-profile civil work in Austin, and a people-first culture emphasizing integrity, teamwork, transparent communication, and creative problem solving.

Requirements

Construction-related degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a similar field.
6 to 8+ years of experience in the civil sector.
Diverse project experience, with 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/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 to Austin, Texas.

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 review of bid documents, quantities, and assumptions.
Support the estimating team on bids and pricing as needed.
Develop the project work plan, baseline schedule, and budget 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 through the life of 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 progress, risks, and financial status to the project team and leadership frequently.
Ensure quality control and compliance with specifications, permits, and SWPPP/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.