Design-Build Project Manager

International Erosion Control Association; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

International Erosion Control Association seeks a Design-Build Project Manager in Minneapolis, MN to lead complex heavy civil transportation projects from preconstruction through completion.

The role demands ownership of cost, schedule, quality, safety, and profitability, with coordination across owners, engineers, designers, subcontractors, and construction teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Project Management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Proven experience with design-build or alternative delivery projects.
• Strong background in DOT, highway, bridge, or transportation infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating design and construction teams.
• Strong understanding of contracts, scheduling, project controls, and financial management.
• MnDOT experience is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage design-build and heavy civil transportation projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Take ownership of project cost, schedule, quality, safety, and profitability.
• Coordinate design development between owners, engineers, designers, subcontractors, and construction teams.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, contracts, and procurement.
• Work closely with field leadership to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, design revisions, and contract requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with DOT representatives, owners, engineers, and project partners.
• Monitor project financials, forecasting, billing, and cost control.
• Identify project risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Lead project meetings and communicate progress to senior leadership.
• Support estimating, pursuit strategy, and preconstruction efforts for future design-build opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Heavy civil construction

Design-build

Alternative delivery

DOT experience

Scheduling

Financial management

Leadership

Client management

Education

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

Job description

Design-Build Project Manager - Minneapolis, MN - Heavy Civil Construction

Metric Geo is partnering with an established heavy civil and transportation contractor in Minnesota to identify an experienced Design-Build Project Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with experience delivering design-build, alternative delivery, DOT, highway, bridge, or major transportation projects who wants to take ownership of complex projects from preconstruction through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage design-build and heavy civil transportation projects from preconstruction through final completion
• Take ownership of project cost, schedule, quality, safety, and profitability
• Coordinate design development between owners, engineers, designers, subcontractors, and construction teams
• Manage project schedules, budgets, contracts, and procurement
• Work closely with field leadership to ensure successful project execution
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, design revisions, and contract requirements
• Build and maintain relationships with DOT representatives, owners, engineers, and project partners
• Monitor project financials, forecasting, billing, and cost control
• Identify project risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Lead project meetings and communicate progress to senior leadership
• Support estimating, pursuit strategy, and preconstruction efforts for future design-build opportunities

Ideal Background

• 7+ years of Project Management experience in heavy civil construction
• Proven experience with design-build or alternative delivery projects
• Strong background in DOT, highway, bridge, or transportation infrastructure
• Experience coordinating design and construction teams
• Strong understanding of contracts, scheduling, project controls, and financial management
• Experience working with state DOTs preferred
• MnDOT experience is highly desirable
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-management skills