Civil Engineer

Babich & Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Babich & Associates is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage safety, schedule, budget, and quality, coordinating with owners, engineers, field teams, and subcontractors.

The role requires 5+ years in heavy civil PM, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and proficiency with AGTEK and Excel; Procore and Viewpoint are preferred. Dallas-based, site-focused leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in civil engineering or construction management.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience within heavy civil construction.
• Experience managing projects ranging from $500K to $20M.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple heavy civil construction projects ranging from $500K to $20M.
• Oversee project performance, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and resources.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, field personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor project profitability and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Review and approve change orders, pay applications, and purchase orders.
• Track project costs and production against budget objectives.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and project specifications.
• Assist with project estimating, bid reviews, and preconstruction planning.
• Support field teams in resolving technical and operational challenges.
• Manage project closeout documentation and final deliverables.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client management

Leadership

Education

Civil/Construction degree

Tools

AGTEK

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Procore

Viewpoint

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee heavy civil construction projects ranging from $500,000 to $20 million. This individual will manage projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a strong background in heavy civil construction, estimating, scheduling, cost control, and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple heavy civil construction projects ranging from $500K to $20M
• Oversee project performance, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and resources
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and bid documents
• Develop and maintain project schedules, forecasts, and cost reports
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, field personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Monitor project profitability and implement corrective actions as needed
• Review and approve change orders, pay applications, and purchase orders
• Track project costs and production against budget objectives
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and project specifications
• Assist with project estimating, bid reviews, and preconstruction planning
• Support field teams in resolving technical and operational challenges
• Manage project closeout documentation and final deliverables

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience within heavy civil construction
• Proven experience managing projects ranging from $500,000 to $20 million
• Strong understanding of earthwork, utilities, site development, paving, concrete, drainage, and civil infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Technical Requirements

Candidates must be proficient with:

• AGTEK
• Microsoft Excel

Preferred experience with:

• Microsoft Project
• Procore
• Viewpoint

Desired Experience

• Mass grading and earthwork
• Commercial and industrial civil construction
• Public and private sector projects

Preferred Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead project teams and build client relationships
• Results-driven with strong attention to cost control
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with exceptional follow-through
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage competing deadlines

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience working for heavy civil contractors, site development firms, infrastructure contractors, utility contractors, or earthwork companies and managing are strongly encouraged to apply.