Heavy Civil Project Manager — Travel & Per Diem

gpac; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

Company vehicle

Company-paid lodging and travel

Per diem provided for travel

Direct access to leadership

Opportunity to manage large projects

Long-term career advancement

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager to lead complex earthmoving, underground utility, demolition, and site development projects ranging from $5 million to $50 million. This hands-on leadership role offers autonomy to drive project success.

The ideal candidate has five or more years in heavy civil construction, a solid grasp of field operations, and the ability to manage multiple projects from award to completion. Travel is required, with lodging and per diem provided.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of heavy civil construction project management experience.
• Experience managing earthmoving, underground utilities, demolition, grading, site development.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, and documents.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior estimators with bid strategy development and planning.
• Manage multiple heavy civil projects from contract award through completion.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, manpower, equipment, and material requirements.
• Monitor performance and resolve cost, quality, productivity, or schedule issues.
• Prepare RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with field superintendents, office staff, customers, and subcontractors.
• Track progress and communicate schedules and deadlines.
• Develop strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Support efficient operations while ensuring safety and profitability.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Tools

HCSS Estimating & PM Software

AGTEK Takeoff

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

gpac is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager to lead complex earthmoving, underground utility, demolition, and site development projects ranging from $5 million to $50 million. This hands-on leadership role offers autonomy to drive project success.

The ideal candidate has five or more years in heavy civil construction, a solid grasp of field operations, and the ability to manage multiple projects from award to completion. Travel is required, with lodging and per diem provided.