Project Manager

Trueline • Derby, KS

16d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Heavy Civil Project Manager to join the team in Wichita, Kansas. This mostly office-based position will manage KDOT and municipal projects from handoff through closeout, with periodic travel to job sites, agency meetings, and project reviews.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of project management experience in heavy civil, heavy highway, roadway, bridge, concrete, utility, or municipal construction.
• Experience managing DOT, municipal, or comparable public infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, cost forecasting, scheduling, change management, billing, and contract administration.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, specifications, estimates, and contract documents.
• Experience coordinating self-performed field work, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and public-agency stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of heavy civil construction methods, production rates, equipment needs, and field operations.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work primarily from the Wichita office while attending site and owner meetings as needed.
• A valid driver's license and ability to travel to projects throughout the regional service area.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with KDOT requirements, documentation, and project delivery.
• Familiarity with Wichita-area municipalities, public works departments, and local engineering firms.
• Experience managing concrete paving, bridge, storm sewer, waterline, underground utility, earthwork, or roadway projects.
• Experience working for a self-performing heavy civil contractor.
• Estimating, preconstruction, or bid-review experience.
• Existing relationships with regional subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and agency representatives.
• A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Experience using heavy civil project management, cost-control, scheduling, and document-management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil projects from preconstruction handoff through final completion and closeout.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, forecasts, contracts, documentation, and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate with KDOT, municipalities, engineering departments, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal field teams.
• Review plans, specifications, estimates, scopes, and contract requirements before construction begins.
• Partner with superintendents and field leadership to develop practical schedules, resource plans, and execution strategies.
• Track production, labor, equipment, materials, committed costs, and project profitability.
• Prepare and manage subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, pay applications, and project correspondence.
• Identify cost, schedule, scope, and constructability risks early and develop solutions before they affect the project.
• Attend owner meetings, progress meetings, site visits, and project reviews as required.
• Maintain clear communication with leadership regarding project status, risks, financials, and upcoming decisions.
• Support estimating and bid reviews when needed, particularly for projects that may transition into your portfolio.
• Help improve project management systems and processes as the company continues to grow.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage, including company-paid employee-only coverage.
• Family medical coverage with an employer contribution and flexibility for the right candidate.
• A 401(k) plan with a 3% company match.
• A company truck for commuting, site visits, and job-related travel
• A stable, family-owned environment with direct access to company leadership.
• Initial support and guidance followed by meaningful autonomy.
• The opportunity to help a rapidly growing contractor strengthen its project management function and pursue larger infrastructure projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree