Project Manager

Milestone-3; Maple Ridge (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Contractors LP seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex heavy civil and highway construction projects. You will oversee preconstruction planning through field execution, drive change management, and ensure compliance with contracts and regulations across internal teams, subcontractors, and owner representatives.

The role emphasizes cost control, risk management, and stakeholder communication, with responsibility for project closeout

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in heavy highway project management with accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and contractual compliance.
• Experience managing large, complex projects with construction volumes in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
• Design-build, multi-agency, and/or joint venture project delivery models preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end leadership for complex heavy civil and highway projects, ensuring delivery aligns with approved scope, schedule, budget, contractual obligations, and quality standards.
• Establish project execution frameworks, including project organization, documentation standards, schedules, and controls, to enable consistent, compliant, and predictable outcomes.
• Maintain knowledge of all project plans, subcontracts, purchase orders, shop drawings, and submittals to support accurate decision-making and contractual compliance throughout the lifecycle.
• Own project financial performance and risk management, overseeing budgets, forecasts, cost controls, quantities, and change management to protect margins and optimize cost performance.
• Lead change management by evaluating owner-initiated changes, assessing cost and schedule impact, preparing cost estimates and change orders, and ensuring contract alignment.
• Coordinate and document utility relocation efforts, engaging applicable parties to minimize schedule impacts and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Direct cross-functional coordination among subcontractors, suppliers, utilities, and internal teams to resolve challenges and maintain momentum.
• Advise project supervisors on contract and subcontract requirements, scope boundaries, and compliance obligations.
• Organize, conduct, and represent Milestone Contractors LP at project meetings, ensuring decisions and action items are documented and followed through.
• Lead project closeout activities, including documentation, financial reconciliation, and stakeholder communication.
• Champion a culture of safety and accountability by enforcing safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Cost control

Scheduling

Safety practices

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Viewpoint

HeavyJob

HeavyBid

Job description

Build Your Career at Milestone Contractors!The Project Manager leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex heavy civil and highway construction projects at Milestone Contractors LP, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and in full compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction planning and project setup through field execution, change management, financial control, and final closeout, and serves as the primary point of accountability for project performance across internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and owner representatives.Essential Functions:Provides end-to-end leadership for complex heavy civil and highway construction projects, ensuring delivery aligns with approved scope, schedule, budget, contractual obligations, and quality standardsEstablishes and governs project execution frameworks, including project organization, documentation standards, schedules, and controls, to enable consistent, compliant, and predictable project outcomesMaintains comprehensive knowledge of all project plans, specifications, subcontracts, purchase orders, shop drawings, and submittals to support accurate decision-making and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycleOwns project financial performance and risk management, overseeing budgets, forecasts, cost controls, quantities, and change management to protect margins and optimize cost performanceLeads change management efforts by evaluating owner-initiated changes, assessing cost and schedule impact, preparing detailed cost estimates and change order submittals, and ensuring alignment with contractual terms and business objectivesCoordinates and documents utility relocation efforts, engaging applicable parties proactively to minimize schedule impacts and ensure compliance with relocation agreements and regulatory requirementsDirects cross-functional coordination among subcontractors, suppliers, utilities, and internal teams, facilitating effective collaboration and resolving operational challenges to maintain project momentumAdvises project supervisors and field leadership on contract and subcontract requirements, scope boundaries, and compliance obligations to ensure consistent execution and minimize riskOrganizes, conducts, and represents Milestone Contractors LP at project meetings, ensuring decisions, action items, and commitments are accurately documented and followed throughLeads project closeout activities, including documentation completion, financial reconciliation, and stakeholder communication, to ensure all contractual requirements are met and lessons learned are capturedChampions a culture of safety and accountability by enforcing company safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe work practices across all project activities, and ensuring compliance by subcontractors and field teamsAdditional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.Education Qualification:Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred — Milestone Contractors LP values a combination of education, training, and hands-on experience and will consider equivalent experience in lieu of formal education requirementsExperience Qualification:10+ years of progressive experience in heavy highway project management, with demonstrated accountability for project cost, schedule, quality, and contractual compliance requiredExperience managing large, complex projects with construction volumes in the hundreds of millions of dollars requiredExperience with design-build, multi-agency, and/or joint venture project delivery models preferredLicenses and Certifications:Valid Driver's License and clean driving record requiredWorking Conditions/Physical Demands:Work is performed in a combination of active construction job sites, field offices, job trailers, and office environments with continuous exposure to heights, moving vehicles, stopped traffic, noise, and varying weather and outdoor conditionsFrequent exposure to outdoor conditions including inclement weather, extreme temperatures, humidity, dust, asphalt, concrete, and dirtRegular exposure to construction noise including mechanical equipment, heavy machinery, horns, and jackhammersFast-paced, high-pressure environments requiring mental dexterity, adaptability, and resilience to manage changing conditions and competing prioritiesPosition requires a balanced mix of office-based work and travel to job sites within the local territory; occasional out-of-area and overnight travel may be requiredAbility to safely operate a motor vehicle to travel between project sites, meetings, and work locationsundefinedundefinedRoutine movement around job sites, including walking, standing, bending, climbing, and navigating uneven terrain and active construction environmentsSkills and Abilities:Applied knowledge of construction project management, contract administration, cost control, scheduling methodologies, and safety practices applicable to complex heavy civil and highway construction projectsDemonstrated skill in applying project management tools, systems, and methodologies, including scheduling software, cost tracking systems, and construction management platforms such as Viewpoint, HeavyJob, and HeavyBid, to plan, execute, and control multiple projects simultaneouslyApplied knowledge of construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, plans, and specifications, with the ability to interpret and administer contractual requirements accurately, manage risk, and drive complianceAbility to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities simultaneously, make sound independent decisions, and lead cross-functional collaboration with owners, subcontractors, suppliers, utilities, and internal field and operations leadershipDemonstrated ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders, and to represent Milestone Contractors LP with credibility and professionalism in high-stakes, multi-party project environmentsStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information and provide guidance for diverse audiences including field teams, subcontractors, owner representatives, and executive leadershipAbout Milestone ContractorsMilestone Contractors is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated heavy construction company specializing in highway, bridge, asphalt and concrete paving and site development. Over its 30-year history, Milestone has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality, people and innovation. Milestone Contractors is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies. Learn more at https://www.milestonelp.com/All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.#MilestoneContractorsLP