Project Manager – Heavy-Highway / Civil Construction

Branco Enterprises, Inc; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

ESOP retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Career growth opportunities

Company fleet vehicle

Job summary

Branco Enterprises, Inc. in Missouri seeks a Project Manager to lead heavy-highway and civil construction projects, overseeing schedule, costs, and field coordination.

You will work with owners, subcontractors, and internal teams to maximize profitability while ensuring compliance with contract documents, safety standards, and quality control across diverse site locations, with travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of heavy-civil construction experience
• Experience in water/wastewater, bridge, highway, grading, drainage, utilities, concrete or paving preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills
• Professional written and verbal communication
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Proficiency with scheduling software (MS Project) and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for project profitability
• Prepare and maintain the master project schedule; update as necessary
• Ensure project completion in compliance with project documents and quality standards
• Determine the most cost-effective use of construction methods, personnel, materials, and equipment
• Coordinate construction activities with owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams
• Manage contracts, pay requests, change orders, RFIs, and ASIs with owners/engineers
• Create and manage subcontracts and purchase orders; coordinate scopes of work
• Review shop drawings/submittals for compliance with specifications
• Prepare monthly work-in-progress reports; recommend actions on overruns
• Generate and submit pay applications and change proposals; prepare change orders
• Assist estimating activities as needed

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER - HEAVY-HIGHWAY / CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

Branco Enterprises, Inc. is a leading construction company in the Midwest with offices in Neosho and Springfield, Missouri. Founded in 1933, Branco delivers high-quality commercial, civil, and industrial construction projects with a strong commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and long-term value. Branco Enterprises Inc. is 100% employee owned.

Position Summary

Responsible for managing materials, equipment, and labor for day-to-day activities to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of heavy-highway and civil construction projects. Works closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and project partners to deliver projects in compliance with contract documents and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for project profitability
• Prepare and maintain the master project schedule; update as necessary
• Ensure project completion in compliance with project documents and quality standards
• Determine the most cost-effective use of construction methods, personnel, materials, and equipment
• Coordinate construction activities with owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams
• Manage contracts, pay requests, change orders, RFIs, and ASIs with owners/engineers
• Create and manage subcontracts and purchase orders; coordinate scopes of work
• Review shop drawings/submittals for compliance with specifications
• Prepare monthly work-in-progress reports; recommend actions on overruns
• Generate and submit pay applications and change proposals; prepare change orders
• Assist estimating activities as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of heavy-civil construction experience required
• Heavy-civil experience in one or more of the following: water and wastewater treatment, bridge, highway, grading, drainage, utilities, concrete, paving
• Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Proficiency with scheduling software (MS Project, or similar) and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with federal, state, and local government agencies

Work Environment / Travel

Based in Southwest Missouri with travel to project sites as needed; work is performed in both office and field environments.

Compensation & Benefits

Salaried position with competitive salary, company fleet vehicle, excellent health benefits, 401(k) with company match, ESOP retirement plan, education reimbursement, paid holidays and vacation, and career growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Branco Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.