Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

DBA Construction, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-provided life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

DBA Construction, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead heavy civil construction projects across Arizona, including structural concrete, earthwork, roadways, drainage, and utility facilities.

You will work closely with field leadership, participate in planning and financial performance, and influence project profitability through informed estimating, planning, and construction decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of project management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience with structural concrete, earthwork, or related civil infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with public agency or utility civil construction projects preferred; federally funded project experience a plus.
• HCSS HeavyJob experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from estimate handoff through final closeout, including budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and contract requirements.
• Review estimating assumptions, production rates, and budgets to understand how the work was bid and establish realistic project plans.
• Collaborate with superintendents to plan labor, equipment, trucking, materials, and subcontractor resources to support efficient field operations.
• Monitor actual production and job costs against estimates, identify variances, and work with superintendents to implement corrective actions.
• Manage project financial performance, including cost-to-complete forecasting, profitability, and timely progress billing.
• Identify, document, price, and negotiate change orders, including cost and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, agencies, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve project challenges.
• Maintain project documentation, administer contractual requirements, and communicate project performance and risks to management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

DBA Construction, Inc. | Phoenix, Arizona Salary: $120,000–$145,000 annually, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

DBA Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage heavy civil construction projects throughout Arizona, including structural concrete, earthwork, roadway improvements, drainage, and civil construction for utility facilities.

Our Project Managers work closely with field leadership and take an active role in project planning, financial performance, and problem-solving. We're looking for someone who understands how projects are estimated, planned, and constructed-and how those decisions affect project profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from estimate handoff through final closeout, including budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and contract requirements.
• Review estimating assumptions, production rates, and budgets to understand how the work was bid and establish realistic project plans.
• Collaborate with superintendents to plan labor, equipment, trucking, materials, and subcontractor resources to support efficient field operations.
• Monitor actual production and job costs against estimates, identify variances, and work with superintendents to implement corrective actions.
• Manage project financial performance, including cost-to-complete forecasting, profitability, and timely progress billing.
• Identify, document, price, and negotiate change orders, including cost and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, agencies, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve project challenges.
• Maintain project documentation, administer contractual requirements, and communicate project performance and risks to management.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of project management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience with structural concrete, earthwork, or related civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, production rates, estimating, scheduling, and job cost management.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and subcontractors.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with public agency or utility-related civil construction projects preferred; federally funded project experience a plus.
• HCSS HeavyJob experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary of $120,000–$145,000, depending on experience
• Paid vacation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

Join DBA Construction

Be part of a team delivering diverse heavy civil infrastructure projects where practical construction knowledge, proactive planning, collaboration, and accountability contribute to successful project outcomes.

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration Document