Project Manager – Heavy Civil

Jobtailor; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Cincinnati is seeking an experienced Project Manager for water and wastewater construction to oversee cost control, scheduling, and on-site supervision.

This role focuses on developing and maintaining owner relations, negotiating and purchasing materials, and ensuring job site safety and compliance.

Candidates should have 7–10 years of construction experience and a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree; background screening and post-offer checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Requires project management experience in water and wastewater construction.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7–10 years of construction experience.
• Background screening.
• Drug-free workplace.
• Post-offer physical may be required.
• Site background checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost and Work In Progress projections
• Manage job site supervisory personnel
• Plan and schedule the project
• Develop and maintain owner relations
• Negotiate and purchase materials
• Establish and enforce job site safety expectations
• Manage project costs
• Oversee labor projections
• Handle contract negotiation and administration

Skills

Project Management

Cost Management

Contract Negotiation

Civil Engineering

Water & Waste-Water Construction

Education

Civil Engineering

Job description

• Manage cost and Work In Progress projections
• Manage job site supervisory personnel
• Plan and schedule the project
• Develop and maintain owner relations
• Negotiate and purchase materials
• Establish and enforce job site safety expectations
• Manage project costs
• Oversee labor projections
• Handle contract negotiation and administration

Requirements

• Previous project management experience in the water and waste-water construction industry
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or another related field
• 7–10 years of construction experience
• Background screening
• Drug-free workplace requirements
• May be required to complete a post-offer physical
• May be required to complete a site-specific background check

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management within the water and waste-water construction industry, focusing on cost management, scheduling, and safety compliance. Strong ability to negotiate contracts and maintain effective owner relations while overseeing job site personnel.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Experience
• Cost Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Civil Engineering Degree
• Water and Waste-Water Construction

Hard Skills

• Cost Projections
• Work In Progress Management
• Job Site Safety Enforcement
• Labor Projections
• Project Scheduling

Soft Skills

• Owner Relations
• Supervisory Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Background Screening
• Drug-Free Workplace Compliance

Industry Keywords

• Construction Management
• Water Construction
• Waste-Water Construction