Project Manager-Heavy Civil/Highway

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Meaningful work on infrastructure

Career growth

Team culture and leadership support

Stability & vision

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead all phases of heavy civil construction in Oklahoma City.

You will manage budgets, schedules, resources, and contract finances to ensure profitability while coordinating subcontractors and ensuring compliance with specs. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years on heavy civil projects, supervision experience, and strong skills in reading blueprints, RFIs, and change orders, with excellent communication and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience on heavy civil projects ($5M–$30M) including concrete, bridge, roadway, and excavation work.
• 2+ years supervising junior project engineers.
• Proficient in reading blueprints/specs and handling RFIs, change orders, and submittals.
• Strong communication skills for working with clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of construction from planning to closeout.
• Manage budgets, schedules, resources, and contract finances to ensure profitability.
• Oversee subcontractor coordination, site progress, and compliance with specs.
• Conduct site visits and team meetings to track progress and resolve issues.
• Prepare and manage budgets, change orders, reports, and documentation.
• Work with Superintendents to handle scope changes and minimize risks.
• Approve invoices, payroll, and manage billing.
• Build and maintain strong client and vendor relationships.
• Direct and support project engineers and field staff.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Pay Range: N/A

Salary Interval: Salary

What sets us apart

1. Competitive Package: Total Compensation, Including Bonus
2. Meaningful Work: Lead transformative infrastructure projects that serve millions
3. Career Growth: Clear advancement paths and leadership opportunities
4. Team Culture: People-first, collaborative environment with hands-on executive support
5. Stability & Vision: A 50+ year legacy backed by strong future-focused leadership

Position Description

Essential Responsibilities and Abilities

1. Project Manager's responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below.
2. Lead all phases of construction from planning to closeout.
3. Manage budgets, schedules, resources, and contract finances to ensure profitability.
4. Oversee subcontractor coordination, site progress, and compliance with specs.
5. Conduct site visits and team meetings to track progress and resolve issues.
6. Prepare and manage budgets, change orders, reports, and documentation.
7. Work with Superintendents to handle scope changes and minimize risks.
8. Approve invoices, payroll, and manage billing.
9. Build and maintain strong client and vendor relationships.
10. Direct and support project engineers and field staff.

Position Requirements

1. Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
2. 5+ years of experience on heavy civil projects ($5M$30M) including concrete, bridge, roadway, and excavation work.
3. 2+ years supervising junior project engineers.
4. Proficient in reading blueprints/specs and handling RFIs, change orders, and submittals.
5. Strong communication skills for working with clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
6. Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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