Operations Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 10–15 years of experience in heavy civil construction project management.
• Proven success delivering large and complex heavy civil projects safely and profitably.
• Experience with mass excavation, underground utilities, DOT/highway construction, and commercial or industrial site development.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, estimating, contracts, and project financial management.
• Advanced proficiency with construction scheduling and project management software.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and field personnel.
• Ability to build effective relationships with owners, government agencies, engineers, subcontractors, and employees.
• Willingness to travel periodically to regional job sites.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil projects from preconstruction through completion, ensuring safe delivery on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, forecasts, billing, cost controls, and profitability.
• Lead Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and field crews.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, subcontractors, materials, and project resources.
• Monitor project performance and take corrective action when necessary.
• Track project costs, forecasts, billing, and financial performance.
• Manage owner changes, change orders, subcontractor payments, and contractual obligations.
• Review estimates, schedules, and project financial projections.
• Ensure projects achieve or exceed established profit expectations.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, state and local agencies, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a senior client contact and resolve project challenges promptly and professionally.
• Participate in project negotiations, presentations, and key client meetings.
• Develop and mentor project management and field personnel.
• Promote a strong company-wide safety culture.
• Establish expectations for project execution, accountability, and performance.
• Provide decisive leadership and earn the trust and respect of field teams.
• Develop an increasingly broad understanding of company-wide project management, field operations, equipment and fleet utilization, safety programs, staffing and resource allocation, financial and operational performance, and strategic planning and business execution.
• Upon meeting established performance objectives, direct the company's project management and field operations as Vice President of Operations.

Benefits

• $150,000–$180,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• 3 weeks PTO
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Defined career path to Vice President of Operations