Project Manager

ThinkingAhead; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ThinkingAhead is seeking a Heavy Civil Project Manager to oversee local DOT highway and infrastructure projects in the Moline/Quad Cities area. This role will manage projects from award through closeout with direct collaboration with the General Superintendent and ownership, focusing on achieving safety, quality and schedule targets.

The ideal candidate will have extensive heavy civil project management experience, ability to read civil plans and contract documents, and a proven track record of

Qualifications

• Project management experience in heavy civil, highway or infrastructure contracting.
• Direct experience managing DOT projects or large heavy civil work.
• Ability to read civil plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Strong scheduling, cost control and change management skills.
• Ability to lead project teams and communicate with field personnel, owners, inspectors and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee local DOT highway and infrastructure projects in Moline/Quad Cities.
• Manage projects from award through closeout with direct access to leadership.
• Coordinate with General Superintendent and ownership on project goals and performance.
• Ensure projects stay within scope, schedule and budget with effective field production.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Cost control

Change management

Leadership

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Degree in construction management or civil engineering (preferred)

Job description

HEAVY CIVIL PROJECT MANAGER – DOT HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION

Location: Moline / Quad Cities, Illinois
Base Salary: $85,000–$115,000 based on experience
Travel: None – all projects are local
Typical Project Size: $4 million–$20 million
Hiring Timeline: Immediate

The Opportunity

A well-established, family-owned heavy civil contractor is hiring a Project Manager to oversee local DOT highway and infrastructure projects throughout the Moline and Quad Cities market.

The company has served the region for more than 100 years and performs asphalt paving, concrete paving, grading and mass excavation, underground utilities, demolition, bridge and culvert construction, railroad work and site development.

This is an opportunity to manage substantial infrastructure projects without overnight travel. The Project Manager will work directly with the General Superintendent and ownership while overseeing projects from award through closeout.

Required Experience

• Project management experience with a heavy civil, highway or infrastructure contractor
• Direct experience managing DOT projects or comparably large heavy civil work
• Working knowledge of roadway construction, paving, earthwork, underground utilities, drainage or structures
• Ability to read civil plans, specifications and contract documents
• Strong understanding of scheduling, cost control, change management and field production
• Ability to lead project teams and communicate effectively with field personnel, owners, inspectors and subcontractors
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Background

• Experience with IDOT, Iowa DOT or another state transportation agency
• Experience managing projects valued between $4 million and $20 million
• Familiarity with union construction environments
• Degree in construction management, civil engineering or a related discipline is preferred but not required with strong industry experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• No overnight travel
• All projects are local to the Moline and Quad Cities market
• Direct access to the General Superintendent and ownership
• Diverse DOT and infrastructure project portfolio
• Stable opportunity with a respected regional contractor
• Long-term career potential with a family-owned company that has operated for more than a century

Compensation:
$115,000 per year