Lead Project Manager, Heavy Civil & DOT Projects

B&B Concrete Contractors; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete Contractors in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Project Manager to lead heavy civil infrastructure projects. You will balance cost, schedule, safety, and quality while coordinating with field crews, engineers, and clients.

Responsibilities include partnering with superintendents to keep work advancing, tracking costs and billings, aligning crews and materials with DOT timelines, managing subcontractors and change orders, and solving field challenges with clear communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil, DOT, roadway, bridge, or infrastructure projects.
• Growth: A drive to keep learning, improving, and expanding your impact.
• Resilience: Ability to adapt, problem-solve, and push projects forward when challenges arise.
• Integrity: Do the right thing—own your work, decisions, and outcomes.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with field teams, clients, and partners to get the job done right.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability—you follow through.
• Practical, builder-minded approach to solving problems in the field and on paper.
• Clear, confident communication that builds trust.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Heavy civil projects

Growth mindset

Resilience

Integrity

Teamwork

Ownership

Builder mindset

Communication

Job description

B&B Concrete Contractors in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Project Manager to lead heavy civil infrastructure projects. You will balance cost, schedule, safety, and quality while coordinating with field crews, engineers, and clients.

Responsibilities include partnering with superintendents to keep work advancing, tracking costs and billings, aligning crews and materials with DOT timelines, managing subcontractors and change orders, and solving field challenges with clear communication.