Heavy Civil/DOT Project Manager — Field Leader

B&B Concrete; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete is seeking a capable project manager to lead heavy civil infrastructure initiatives in Des Moines. You will guide cost, schedule, and overall project success, working with superintendents and field teams to keep work moving safely and efficiently.

You will track costs, forecast performance, and manage owner billings while coordinating with DOT timelines, subcontractors, and project documentation. Strong ownership, teamwork, and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing heavy civil, DOT, roadway, bridge, or infrastructure projects.
• Growth mindset and drive to continuously improve.
• Resilience to adapt and push projects forward through challenges.
• Integrity and ownership of work, decisions, and outcomes.
• Teamwork across field teams, clients and partners to get the job done right.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability in all tasks.
• Practical, builder-minded approach to solving problems in field and paper.
• Clear, confident communication that builds trust.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost, schedule, and overall project success.
• Partner with Superintendents to keep work moving safely and efficiently.
• Track costs, forecast performance, and manage owner billings.
• Keep projects on track—align crews, subs, and materials with DOT timelines.
• Manage subcontractors, change orders, and project documentation.
• Work through design and field challenges with engineers and partners.
• Be a trusted point of contact for owners, engineers, and project teams.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Scheduling

Contract administration

Team collaboration

Owner/engineer liaison

Problem solving

Accountability

Clear communication

Job description

B&B Concrete is seeking a capable project manager to lead heavy civil infrastructure initiatives in Des Moines. You will guide cost, schedule, and overall project success, working with superintendents and field teams to keep work moving safely and efficiently.

You will track costs, forecast performance, and manage owner billings while coordinating with DOT timelines, subcontractors, and project documentation. Strong ownership, teamwork, and clear communication are essential.