Project Manager - Civil Construction

Australia-Employment; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Team bonding events

Maternity/paternity program

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Manager for Civil Construction in St. Louis, MO. This on-site, permanent role leads project teams to deliver on scope, schedule, and budget with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Construction Management or related field and have 5+ years in civil construction, including substation or heavy‑duty projects. Proficiency in Outlook, Excel and Word is a plus, with strong client and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field required.
• Minimum five years of experience in project management for civil construction.
• Experience with substations, transmission/distribution, and deep foundation drilling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver on schedule, budget, quality and safety.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and kickoff alignment.
• Manage schedules, resources, and subcontractors to avoid delays.
• Coordinate with owners, inspectors, engineers, and vendors.
• Facilitate change orders and project closeout with clients.
• Read/write subcontracts and vendor agreements per contract terms.
• Support risk management and safety across the site.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Stakeholder communication

Outlook

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Project Manager - Civil Construction

$130000 - $150000 per year | St. Louis, MO | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Client is proud to have a wide range of experience across four diverse business groups. Their team of experienced construction professionals bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to provide customers with the highest quality of service, from start to finish. Dedicated to completing projects on time and within budget.

Why join us?

Customer-focused solutions, with a strong emphasis on safety, well-being, and career growth.

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• long-term and short-term disability coverage
• life insurance
• 401k matching program (100% up to 6%)
• family and team bonding events
• maternity and paternity program
• career advancement matrix, starting with 15 PTO days plus holidays and more

Job Details

Project Manager for Civil Team in St. Louis, MO.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and lead project teams to deliver successful outcomes with a focus on quality, safety, and productivity.
• Develop comprehensive project plans prior to project kickoff to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Build, manage, and strategize project schedules. Recognize, identify, and rectify potential impacts.
• Understand and coordinate all roles within the project lifecycle, from administrative functions to owner responsibilities.
• Work with suppliers and field supervision to coordinate material needs. Ensure that materials meet specifications and that packing slips match the quantity delivered.
• Manage risk in relation to job-site safety, owner contractual terms, city and/or county specifications, and other contractors that could be working on-site.
• Work with estimators to organize a pre-construction meeting with key supervisors in operations to help produce a project.
• Facilitate change orders and closeout documentation with clients.
• Communicate and coordinate with local municipal inspectors, consulting firms, engineering firms, owner representatives, and local utilities.
• Schedule subcontractors when needed and manage effective communication to avoid delays in operations.
• Ability to read and write subcontracts & vendor agreements based on their owners’ contract requirements.
• Coordinate resources with other project managers, general superintendents, project engineers, etc.
• Manage and grow a team by taking responsibility and genuine interest in their team’s development and growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to ensure consistent communication and alignment throughout the project.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of five years of experience performing primary responsibilities listed above.
• Background of technical skills and understanding of substation, transmission/distribution, and deep foundation drilling projects.
• Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients.
• Proficient with Outlook, Excel and Word is a plus.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.