Design-Build Infra PM – Lead Heavy Civil & DOT Projects

KCI Construction; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health coverage

Bonus opportunities

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

KCI Construction in St. Louis is seeking a Design-Build Project Manager to lead pursuits and projects across our growing heavy civil market. You’ll develop winning strategies, collaborate with design and construction partners, and guide projects from concept through completion.

You’ll work on Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and CMAR delivery, building relationships with owners, engineers, and key partners in the St. Louis region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10-15+ years of experience in heavy civil, DOT, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, or CMAR delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of MoDOT/local agency work and St. Louis market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design-Build and CMAR pursuits from strategy through proposal submission.
• Analyze RFQs/RFPs to define scope, risks, and win strategy.
• Develop pricing, schedules, and technical solutions.
• Partner with estimating, operations, and marketing to craft proposals.
• Lead project execution and ensure alignment on budget, scope, and risk.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organization

Analytical thinking

Reading plans & specs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HCSS Heavy Bid

BlueBeam

Onscreen Takeoff

Vista

Job description

KCI Construction in St. Louis is seeking a Design-Build Project Manager to lead pursuits and projects across our growing heavy civil market. You’ll develop winning strategies, collaborate with design and construction partners, and guide projects from concept through completion.

You’ll work on Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and CMAR delivery, building relationships with owners, engineers, and key partners in the St. Louis region.