Civil Project Manager - Lead Earthwork & Utilities

Calnin & Goss; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 94,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Calnin & Goss, a Wisconsin-based civil construction company, seeks a Civil Project Manager to lead projects from pre‑construction through final delivery, coordinating people, cost, schedule, quality, and safety. This hands‑on role requires strong client relationships and a commitment to honesty and craftsmanship.

You will prepare and evaluate estimates, submit bids, manage subcontractors, mentor project teams, and translate contract documents into executable work plans while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in civil construction estimating, project management, or a related field with hands‑on involvement in earthwork, utilities, or similar civil scopes.
• Strong commitment to safety, ethics, and compliance, with experience leading site safety efforts and ensuring subcontractor adherence to standards.
• Proven ability to manage projects end‑to‑end, from estimating and bidding through execution and close‑out, balancing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
• Solid understanding of contract documents, drawings, specifications, and codes, and the ability to translate them into executable work plans.
• Experience with budget management, change orders, and cost control, including subcontractor coordination and proposal evaluation.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills, including mentoring, coaching, and fostering a collaborative, high‑trust team environment.
• Clear and effective communication skills with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with construction estimating and project management tools, including Bluebeam and Microsoft 365.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre‑construction through final delivery, coordinating people, cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Prepare and evaluate estimates, submit bids, and manage subcontractors.
• Mentor project teams and maintain strong client relationships.
• Uphold Calnin & Goss safety standards and quality expectations and translate contract documents into executable work plans.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Budget management

Leadership

Safety & compliance

Communication

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

B2W

Job description

Calnin & Goss, a Wisconsin-based civil construction company, seeks a Civil Project Manager to lead projects from pre‑construction through final delivery, coordinating people, cost, schedule, quality, and safety. This hands‑on role requires strong client relationships and a commitment to honesty and craftsmanship.

You will prepare and evaluate estimates, submit bids, manage subcontractors, mentor project teams, and translate contract documents into executable work plans while maintaining safety