Project Manager – Heavy-Highway / Civil Construction CPM14

Branco Enterprises, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company fleet vehicle

Excellent health benefits

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A Midwest construction company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee heavy-highway and civil construction projects. The ideal candidate will manage materials, equipment, and labor to ensure project profitability and compliance with quality standards. A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is preferred, along with a minimum of 5 years of construction experience, particularly in heavy-civil work. The role entails close collaboration with subcontractors and requires strong communication and organizational skills, with opportunities for career growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction experience, heavy-civil experience required.
• Experience in bridge, highway, and heavy-civil work including grading, drainage, utilities, and concrete.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Proficiency with scheduling software (MS Project or FastTrack) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials, equipment, and labor for construction projects.
• Coordinate construction activities with owners and subcontractors.
• Prepare and maintain the project schedule.
• Coordinate activities with owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Manage contracts, pay requests, change orders, RFIs, and ASIs.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Professional written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with scheduling software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

FastTrack

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Project Manager – Heavy-Highway / Civil Construction CPM14

Company Overview

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 construction projects across Southwest Missouri and the greater Midwest region with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and long-term value.

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 5 years of construction experience (commercial preferred); heavy-civil experience required


• Experience in bridge, highway, and heavy-civil work including grading, drainage, utilities, and concrete


• 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 (FastTrack, MS Project, or similar) and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

Salaried position with competitive salary, company fleet vehicle, excellent health benefits, 401(k) with company match, 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.

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