Project Manager-Heavy Civil Construction

Kimmel Associates; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kimmel Associates seeks a Project Manager – Heavy Civil to oversee civil construction projects in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. You will lead planning, execution, and delivery, managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and field operations while coordinating with engineers, estimators, superintendents, and clients.

You will ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field required.
• 3–5+ years in heavy civil or commercial construction as a Project Manager or similar role.
• Experience managing projects in both public and private sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of contract documents (plans, specs, owner contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders).
• Manage project schedules and long-term planning/execution.
• Coordinate communication across internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Prepare and negotiate contracts, revisions, and change orders.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract management

Team coordination

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

HeavyJob

Bluebeam

CAD

Job description

About the Company

The company is a well-established leader in heavy civil construction and infrastructure development. As a 100% employee-owned company, they offer a unique environment where every employee shares in the company’s success through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

The organization prides itself on a collaborative culture, strong leadership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure projects throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Team members benefit from a supportive workplace focused on professional growth, accountability, and long-term career development.

About the Position

The Project Manager – Heavy Civil will oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of civil construction projects across the DFW Metroplex. This role requires a proactive leader capable of managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and field operations while coordinating closely with project engineers, estimators, superintendents, and clients.

The Project Manager will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of all contract documents including plans, specifications, owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Manage project schedules and oversee long-term planning and execution
• Establish project objectives, procedures, policies, and performance standards aligned with company goals
• Coordinate communication across internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and consultants
• Prepare and negotiate contracts, revisions, and change orders with stakeholders
• Prepare and submit project budgets, progress reports, and cost tracking reports
• Plan, organize, and direct activities related to construction and infrastructure projects
• Enforce safety standards and mitigate project risks across all scopes of work
• Provide administrative direction to field Superintendents to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget
• Oversee project lifecycle from mobilization through closeout

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field required

• 3–5+ years of experience as a Project Manager or similar role in heavy civil or commercial construction
• Experience managing projects in both public and private sectors preferred

• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction practices
• Experience with construction software including Primavera P6, HeavyJob, Bluebeam, and CAD
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and contract management skills

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Share in the company’s long-term success
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Competitive Compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Opportunity to grow your career within a respected and employee-focused organization