Project Manager - Heavy Civil

Metric Geo; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Project Manager to lead heavy civil construction projects across Oklahoma. The role requires ownership of cost, schedule, quality and profitability, with frequent coordination across field teams, engineers, and DOT representatives.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in heavy civil PM, experience with DOT/highway/earthwork, and a bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering. Extensive travel across Oklahoma is required to match project needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience with DOT, highway, roadway, earthwork, utilities, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of contracts, scheduling, and project financials.
• Experience managing subcontractors and field teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Oklahoma DOT experience is highly desirable.
• Must be willing to travel extensively across Oklahoma based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil projects from preconstruction through completion
• Take ownership of project cost, schedule, quality, and profitability
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
• Coordinate with Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams
• Manage relationships with owners, engineers, DOT representatives, and other stakeholders
• Review contracts, plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Monitor project financials, forecasting, billing, and cost control
• Identify and resolve project risks and issues
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to leadership
• Assist with estimating, bidding, and preconstruction activities when required

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Project Manager - Heavy Civil - Oklahoma - State-wide Travel

Metric Geo is partnering with a growing heavy civil contractor in Oklahoma to identify an experienced Project Manager to join their team.

This position will oversee projects across the state of Oklahoma, making the ability and willingness to travel state-wide a key requirement. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with experience in DOT, highway, roadway, earthwork, utilities, or other heavy civil construction who is looking to take ownership of significant projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil projects from preconstruction through completion
• Take ownership of project cost, schedule, quality, and profitability
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
• Coordinate with Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams
• Manage relationships with owners, engineers, DOT representatives, and other stakeholders
• Review contracts, plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Monitor project financials, forecasting, billing, and cost control
• Identify and resolve project risks and issues
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to leadership
• Assist with estimating, bidding, and preconstruction activities when required

Ideal Background

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in heavy civil construction
• Experience with DOT, highway, roadway, earthwork, utilities, or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, and project financials
• Experience managing subcontractors and field teams
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
• Oklahoma DOT experience is highly desirable
• Must be willing to travel extensively across Oklahoma based on project requirements