Project Manager - Heavy Civil Utilities (Power/Underground)

R-2 Contractors; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO / Sick Leave

Medical/ Dental / Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus

Job summary

R-2 Contractors is seeking a Project Manager for Heavy Civil Underground Utility-Scale projects. The role involves planning, coordinating with internal teams and clients, and ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and budget goals. Travel to site locations will be required.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years in heavy civil, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and PM tools. Visa sponsorship is not available, and pre-employment screenings apply.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum experience on heavy civil projects.
• Experience with extensive project documents to ensure compliance with build requirements.
• PM/CM/QC roles on large-scale power civil construction projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyJob & HeavyBid or willingness to be trained.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate new projects with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Track project progress, production rates, materials, equipment, and changes.
• Understand and interpret project specifications and drawings to construct per design.
• Schedule building and maintenance activities; review AP invoices and monthly billings.
• Monitor budget and projections; manage project communications and relationships.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

HCSS HeavyJob

HCSS HeavyBid

Tools

HCSS HeavyJob

HCSS HeavyBid

Microsoft Project

Job description

R-2 Contractors is seeking a Project Manager for Heavy Civil Underground Utility-Scale projects. The role involves planning, coordinating with internal teams and clients, and ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and budget goals. Travel to site locations will be required.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years in heavy civil, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and PM tools. Visa sponsorship is not available, and pre-employment screenings apply.