Civil Project Manager

Jobot; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Company truck

Great culture

Job summary

Jobot in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Civil Project Manager to lead heavy civil construction projects, drive cost control, schedules, and resource plans, and coordinate engineers, contractors, and crews through closeout.

This on-site, permanent role offers a strong promotion track, executive visibility, competitive compensation up to $200K plus DOE, excellent benefits, a company truck, and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
• 5–10+ years’ construction project management experience.
• Heavy civil or electrical project management experience (heavy civil preferred).
• Self-perform construction experience.
• Ability to handle 3-10 projects simultaneously, ranging between $5K-$15M.
• Strong project cost, schedule, budget, and resource management skills.
• Must be able to pass random drug tests.
• Driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and closeout activities.
• Establish project objectives, deliverables, performance expectations, and implementation plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and cost-control procedures.
• Coordinate personnel, materials, equipment, and other resources to support efficient project delivery.
• Oversee construction activities to ensure alignment with approved plans, schedules, budgets, and specifications.
• Lead project teams, define roles and responsibilities, and establish clear performance expectations.
• Coordinate activities among engineers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, conduct status meetings, and communicate updates, risks, and issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Track project expenditures, manage budget variances, and identify opportunities to minimize costs and mitigate risks.
• Develop and revise project work plans as necessary to address changing priorities and project requirements.
• Maintain effective communication channels and resolve conflicts among project participants.
• Promote a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and the public.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, quality standards, contractual requirements, and project specifications.
• Conduct periodic site visits and inspections to evaluate construction progress, workmanship, and adherence to established standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete project documentation, reports, schedules, and records.
• Identify potential project risks, design issues, contractual disputes, and claims, and coordinate appropriate resolution strategies.
• Review project deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and quality before submission to clients.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for project stakeholders and support effective client relationship management.
• Provide technical and operational direction to help ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Resource management

Multi-project handling

Compliance & safety

Driver's license

Drug testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Civil Project Manager

$130000 - $200000 per year | Phoenix, AZ | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Well-established civil construction company.

Why join us?

• Aggressive compensation package (Up to $200K+Bonus DOE)
• Excellent health benefits, truck, 401K, etc…
• Strong track record of promotions
• Excellent work-life balance
• Big name customers with strong customer relationships
• Backlog through 2029
• Lots of autonomy
• High growth business! (2025: $150M; 2026: $200M)
• Self-performed construction work with control over execution, labor, equipment, quality, and costs.
• Strong track record of winning work, with approximately 60% success on hard bids
• Amazing leadership team
• Great culture; employees regularly eat lunch together and participate in team activities and charity events.
• Tight-knit, family feel environment
• Flat organization with direct access to leadership
• Well-established, respected organization

Job Details

Civil Construction Project Manager

Keys

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, engineering or related
• 5–10+ years’ construction project management experience.
• Heavy civil or electrical project management experience (heavy civil preferred)
• Self-perform construction required
• Ability to handle 3-10 projects at a time, ranging between $5K-$15M
• Strong project cost, schedule, budget, and resource management skills
• Must be able to pass random drug tests
• Driver’s license in good standing

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and closeout activities.
• Establish project objectives, deliverables, performance expectations, and implementation plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and cost-control procedures.
• Coordinate personnel, materials, equipment, and other resources to support efficient project delivery.
• Oversee construction activities to ensure alignment with approved plans, schedules, budgets, and specifications.
• Lead project teams, define roles and responsibilities, and establish clear performance expectations.
• Coordinate activities among engineers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, conduct status meetings, and communicate updates, risks, and issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Track project expenditures, manage budget variances, and identify opportunities to minimize costs and mitigate risks.
• Develop and revise project work plans as necessary to address changing priorities and project requirements.
• Maintain effective communication channels and resolve conflicts among project participants.
• Promote a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and the public.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, quality standards, contractual requirements, and project specifications.
• Conduct periodic site visits and inspections to evaluate construction progress, workmanship, and adherence to established standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete project documentation, reports, schedules, and records.
• Identify potential project risks, design issues, contractual disputes, and claims, and coordinate appropriate resolution strategies.
• Review project deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and quality before submission to clients.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for project stakeholders and support effective client relationship management.
• Provide technical and operational direction to help ensure successful project execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline preferred.
• At least five years of experience managing construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary construction projects and managing multiple project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a safe working environment.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project controls, contract administration, and applicable safety requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to motivate teams, delegate responsibilities, and maintain team morale.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and build productive working partnerships.
• Effective time management and sound decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, including remote locations, as required.
• Valid driver's license.

Core Competencies

• Project Planning and Execution
• Leadership and Team Development
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
• Safety Awareness and Risk Management
• Budget and Schedule Management
• Communication and Stakeholder Coordination
• Client Relationship Management
• Organization and Multitasking
• Independent Decision-Making
• Self-Motivation and Accountability
• Quality Assurance
• Adaptability Under Pressure

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position.

The employee must regularly communicate verbally and listen effectively. The role may also require standing, walking, using hands to handle tools or equipment, and reaching with arms and hands.

Work Environment:

This position involves a combination of office-based project management activities and visits to active construction sites. Depending on site conditions, the employee may occasionally be exposed to dust, fumes, odors, gases, mists, or other environmental conditions associated with construction operations.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.