Project Director - Heavy Civil

Metric Geo; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo, partnered with a leading regional contractor, seeks a Project Director for heavy civil construction in Springfield, MO. Open to relocators.

You will lead DOT, roadway, bridge, and civil infrastructure projects across the Southwest Missouri region, guiding execution from preconstruction through closeout. You will ensure safety, schedules, budgets, and client satisfaction while building strong relationships with owners and project teams, mentors for PMs and PEs, and maintain DOT

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil project management experience.
• Proven success delivering DOT, roadway, bridge, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with MoDOT and other public agencies.
• Strong leadership, cost control, scheduling, and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead DOT, roadway, bridge, and civil infrastructure projects from start to finish
• Manage project safety, schedule, budget, contracts, and profitability
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, agencies, and stakeholders
• Coordinate field teams, subcontractors, and engineers to ensure successful project delivery
• Oversee change orders, forecasting, and compliance with DOT requirements
• Mentor Project Managers and Project Engineers

Skills

Heavy civil PM

DOT infrastructure

Public agency coordination

Leadership

Job description

Project Director - Heavy Civil Construction - Springfield, MO (Open to relocators)

Metric Geo are partnered with a leading regional contractor to find a project director. This person will lead heavy civil and DOT infrastructure projects across the Southwest Missouri region. You'll oversee project execution from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget while building strong relationships with clients and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead DOT, roadway, bridge, and civil infrastructure projects from start to finish
• Manage project safety, schedule, budget, contracts, and profitability
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, agencies, and stakeholders
• Coordinate field teams, subcontractors, and engineers to ensure successful project delivery
• Oversee change orders, forecasting, and compliance with DOT requirements
• Mentor Project Managers and Project Engineers

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil project management experience
• Proven success delivering DOT, roadway, bridge, or infrastructure projects
• Experience working with MoDOT and other public agencies
• Strong leadership, cost control, scheduling, and client management skills