Project Manager - Heavy Civil/DOT

B; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

B leads multi-disciplinary heavy civil projects in Kansas City, focusing on cost control, scheduling, and coordination with DOT timelines. You will collaborate with Superintendents, engineers, and partners to keep work moving safely and efficiently while upholding quality and compliance.

The role emphasizes ownership, accountability, and strong communication to serve owners and project teams effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil, DOT, roadway, bridge, or infrastructure projects.
• Growth mindset with a drive to learn, improve and expand impact.
• Resilience to adapt, problem-solve, and push projects forward.
• Clear, confident communication that builds trust.
• Strong ownership and accountability for work and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Project Performance: Manage cost, schedule, and overall project success.
• Execution: Partner with Superintendents to keep work moving safely and efficiently.
• Financials: Track costs, forecast performance, and manage owner billings.
• Scheduling: Keep projects on track—align crews, subs, and materials with DOT timelines.
• Contracts: Manage subcontractors, change orders, and project documentation.
• Problem Solving: Work through design and field challenges with engineers and partners.
• Relationships: Be a trusted point of contact for owners, engineers, and project teams.

Skills

Growth mindset

Resilience

Integrity

Teamwork

Ownership & accountability

Clear communication

Builder mindset

Job description

What You’ll Own:

• Project Performance: Manage cost, schedule, and overall project success.
• Execution: Partner with Superintendents to keep work moving safely and efficiently.
• Financials: Track costs, forecast performance, and manage owner billings.
• Scheduling: Keep projects on track—align crews, subs, and materials with DOT timelines.
• Contracts: Manage subcontractors, change orders, and project documentation.
• Problem Solving: Work through design and field challenges with engineers and partners.
• Relationships: Be a trusted point of contact for owners, engineers, and project teams.

What You Bring:

• Experience in heavy civil, DOT, roadway, bridge, or infrastructure projects.
• Growth: A drive to keep learning, improving, and expanding your impact.
• Resilience: Ability to adapt, problem-solve, and push projects forward when challenges arise.
• Integrity: Do the right thing—own your work, decisions, and outcomes.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with field teams, clients, and partners to get the job done right.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability—you follow through.
• Practical, builder-minded approach to solving problems in the field and on paper.
• Clear, confident communication that builds trust.