Excavating Senior Project Manager

horstgroup; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Horst Excavating in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Full-Time Senior Project Manager to lead site-work and earth-moving projects from inception to completion.

You'll manage budgets, schedules, and safety compliance while coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality results. This role offers strong leadership opportunities and a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial excavation project management and site development processes.
• Strong budgeting and cost control knowledge.
• Excellent schedule management capabilities.
• Contract negotiation and permit acquisition experience.
• Coordination with subcontractors and vendors; strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with job cost reporting and forecasting.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software.
• Procore or similar construction management platform experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple construction projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, clients, and team members to ensure communication and flow.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and enforce safety protocols.
• Prepare and manage project schedules, budgets, and reports.
• Occasional extended hours to meet project demands.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract negotiation

Permits & approvals

Subcontractor coordination

Vendor coordination

Job cost reporting

Forecasting

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Join Horst Excavating as a Full-Time Senior Project Manager, where your expertise will drive transformative projects in the site-work/earth moving industry. Located in Lancaster, PA 17601, this onsite role offers a dynamic environment where problem-solving meets customer‑centricity, ensuring your contributions have a direct impact on project success. With a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $125,000 per year, you will be well‑compensated for your leadership in fostering a high‑performance team.

This position not only allows you to advance your career within a forward‑thinking company but also cultivates a work‑life balance that supports your personal and professional goals. You will work among energetic colleagues who value integrity and safety in every project. As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. Your skills will flourish in a culture that rewards innovation and tradition alike, making this an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your career in excavation management.

Your day to day as a Excavating Senior Project Manager

As a new Excavating Senior Project Manager at Horst Excavating, you will be expected to lead and oversee multiple construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are executed on time and within budget. Your daily tasks will include coordinating with subcontractors, clients, and team members to ensure seamless communication and project flow. You will conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, address potential issues, and enforce safety protocols, all while adhering to high‑quality standards. Expect to prepare and manage project schedules, budgets, and reports, facilitating transparency and accountability at every stage. Your weekdays will primarily follow a Monday through Friday schedule during standard business hours, with occasional extended hours required to meet project demands or deadlines, reflecting our commitment to high performance and customer‑centricity.

Engage in problem‑solving discussions and collaborative meetings that foster a supportive and energetic work environment.

Would you be a great Excavating Senior Project Manager?

To succeed as an Excavating Senior Project Manager at Horst Excavating, candidates must possess a robust skill set combining technical proficiency and leadership abilities. Experience in commercial excavation project management and site development processes is essential, along with a strong understanding of budgeting and cost control strategies. Effective schedule management capabilities are vital, as is the expertise in contract negotiation and the permit acquisition process to navigate municipal approvals smoothly. Coordination with subcontractors and vendors will require strong interpersonal and communication skills, ensuring project objectives are met efficiently.

Proficiency in job cost reporting and forecasting will also be critical. Familiarity with software tools such as Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software, Procore or similar construction management platforms, and advanced Excel is necessary to manage tasks effectively. Knowledge of OSHA and safety compliance standards is crucial for maintaining a safe work environment. Finally, strong leadership and team‑building skills will empower you to inspire and motivate your project teams to achieve outstanding results.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Commercial excavation project management
• site development processes
• budgeting and cost control
• schedule management
• contract negotiation
• permit acquisition and municipal approval processes
• subcontractor and vendor coordination
• job cost reporting and forecasting
• Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software
• Procore or similar construction management platforms
• advanced Excel
• strong leadership and team‑building skills
• OSHA and safety compliance knowledge