DOT Project Manager

Metric Geo; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day performance across multiple heavy civil/DOT projects in the St. Louis market.

The role focuses on guiding Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to deliver safely, on time, and to spec. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in heavy civil construction, proven leadership in operations or senior PM roles, and strong DOT/highway experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in heavy civil construction.
• Experience in operations or senior project management leadership.
• Strong DOT/highway/roadway construction experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects and project teams.
• Understanding of project financials, scheduling, contracts, and production.
• MoDOT experience is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple heavy civil/DOT projects.
• Provide leadership and support to Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams.
• Monitor project performance, schedules, costs, productivity, and profitability.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to specification.
• Work closely with senior leadership on operational strategy and resource planning.
• Maintain relationships with DOT representatives, owners, subcontractors, and key clients.
• Identify project risks and implement solutions to keep work on track.
• Assist with estimating, bidding, preconstruction, and project planning.
• Support project teams with contract, change order, and commercial issues.
• Help develop and mentor project management and field personnel.
• Assist with equipment, manpower, and resource allocation across projects.

Skills

Leadership

DOT experience

Heavy civil construction

Project management

Client management

Job description

Project Manager - Heavy Civil - St. Louis, MO

Metric Geo is partnering with a well-established heavy civil contractor in the St. Louis market to identify an experienced Operations Manager to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for a senior construction professional with a background in DOT, highway, roadway, bridge, earthwork, utilities, or other heavy civil construction to take a leadership role overseeing projects, field operations, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple heavy civil/DOT projects
• Provide leadership and support to Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams
• Monitor project performance, schedules, costs, productivity, and profitability
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to specification
• Work closely with senior leadership on operational strategy and resource planning
• Maintain relationships with DOT representatives, owners, subcontractors, and key clients
• Identify project risks and implement solutions to keep work on track
• Assist with estimating, bidding, preconstruction, and project planning
• Support project teams with contract, change order, and commercial issues
• Help develop and mentor project management and field personnel
• Assist with equipment, manpower, and resource allocation across projects

Ideal Background

• 8+ years of experience in heavy civil construction
• Previous experience in an Operations, Senior Project Management, Project Executive, or similar leadership role
• Strong DOT/highway/roadway construction experience
• Experience managing multiple projects and project teams
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, contracts, and production
• Experience working with state DOTs preferred
• MoDOT experience is highly desirable
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-management skills

Why Consider It?

• Leadership role with an established heavy civil contractor
• Strong pipeline of DOT and transportation projects
• Opportunity to influence operations and overall company performance
• Direct involvement with senior leadership