Project Manager

gpac; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Long-term career growth opportunities

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager in Kansas City, MO to oversee municipal-scale roadways, sitework, utilities, and other public infrastructure from preconstruction to completion.

The role requires 5+ years of heavy civil construction and strong PM skills in budgeting, scheduling, and contract management. You will coordinate with owners, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience; strong project management in roadway, sitework, utilities, earthwork, paving, or DOT projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with construction/project management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil construction projects from start to finish.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, and overall execution.
• Coordinate with owners, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.
• Review plans, specifications, schedules, and project requirements.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Monitor project costs, progress, quality, and safety.
• Work closely with superintendents and field personnel to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Identify and resolve project issues and potential delays.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Roadway construction

Budgeting

Scheduling

Reading plans

Tools

PM software

Job description

Heavy Civil Project Manager

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction through completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing roadway, sitework, utilities, earthwork, paving, and other public infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil construction projects from start to finish
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, and overall execution
• Coordinate with owners, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams
• Review plans, specifications, schedules, and project requirements
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation
• Monitor project costs, progress, quality, and safety
• Work closely with superintendents and field personnel to ensure projects stay on schedule
• Identify and resolve project issues and potential delays
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience
• Strong project management experience in roadway, sitework, utilities, earthwork, paving, or DOT projects
• Experience with municipal, county, state, or federal projects preferred
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, and contracts
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with construction/project management software

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long-term career growth opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.