Lead Heavy Civil Project Manager (Site-Based)

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Eureka (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead heavy civil projects across the United States, with a strong focus on leach pad construction, reclamation, and earthworks.

You will drive project strategy, ensure safe field execution, and deliver on schedule and budget. The role requires steering multidisciplinary teams and maintaining client relationships across complex, multi-phase programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience managing large civil, oil & gas, or pipeline projects.
• Experience with leach pad construction, reclamation, and earthworks.
• Post-secondary degree in Civil Construction or Engineering preferred.
• Ability to lead and develop teams and manage client relationships.
• Strong communication of technical information.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring balanced workloads and fostering professional growth across all levels.
• Lead by example in health, safety, and environmental practices. Implement and enforce the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) to meet company and regulatory standards.
• Ensure all construction activities—including leach pad installation, reclamation efforts, and earth movement operations—are executed according to approved plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Manage the full lifecycle of leach pad construction projects, including site preparation, liner installation, drainage systems, and QA/QC protocols. Oversee large-scale earthworks such as mass excavation, grading, and compaction, ensuring geotechnical integrity and environmental compliance.
• Lead reclamation efforts post-construction, including topsoil replacement, erosion control, revegetation, and habitat restoration, in alignment with environmental permits and sustainability goals.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules to meet critical milestones and final delivery dates.
• Monitor budgets, billing, forecasting, and reporting. Oversee trade awards and construction execution within financial targets.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Communication

HSE practices

Education

Civil/Construction Engineering degree

Job description

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead heavy civil projects across the United States, with a strong focus on leach pad construction, reclamation, and earthworks.

You will drive project strategy, ensure safe field execution, and deliver on schedule and budget. The role requires steering multidisciplinary teams and maintaining client relationships across complex, multi-phase programs.