Lead Heavy Civil Project Manager | Travel & Growth

Independence Excavating, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Competitive Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA & HSA

Life Insurance + Optional Family Life 

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Wellness Incentive Program

Paid Holidays and PTO

401(k) + Company match

Paid corporate training program

Tuition Reimbursement

Stability and career advancement paths

Family-owned and operated since 1956

Job summary

Independence Excavating, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Civil Project Manager to oversee all facets of assigned projects, including budgets, schedules, submittals, RFIs, contracts, and purchase orders.

This role requires strong leadership and the ability to interact professionally with owners, engineers, and authorities, reporting to the Senior Project Manager. The company boasts 70+ years of heavy civil construction experience, a commitment to safety, integrity, and community impact, and a path to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years’ experience managing large commercial construction projects.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with owners, engineers, and local government.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and return submittals for items to be manufactured or provided.
• Coordinate equipment and crew needs with Superintendent/Operations Manager.
• Assemble job cost codes and regularly update them.
• Coordinate subcontractors and material deliveries on major items.
• Review and approve subcontractor/supplier estimates and invoices.
• Negotiate and coordinate Extra Work Orders and CORs for changes in scope.
• Monitor production and job costs to maintain profit margins.
• Prepare monthly cost/profit projections.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team leadership

Take-offs and estimates

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Independence Excavating, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Civil Project Manager to oversee all facets of assigned projects, including budgets, schedules, submittals, RFIs, contracts, and purchase orders.

This role requires strong leadership and the ability to interact professionally with owners, engineers, and authorities, reporting to the Senior Project Manager. The company boasts 70+ years of heavy civil construction experience, a commitment to safety, integrity, and community impact, and a path to