Project Manager-Heavy Civil/Highway

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead all phases of heavy civil construction in Texas, from planning to closeout. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years on large projects are required, with strong leadership and client-facing skills.

You will manage budgets, schedules, resources, and contract finances to ensure profitability, supervise junior engineers, and coordinate with subs and field staff. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years 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

Budget management

Subcontractor coordination

Site inspections

Documentation

RFIs & change orders

Client communication

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Reading blueprints

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Essential Responsibilities and Abilities

• Project Manager’s responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s 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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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