Project Manager - Highways

Metric Geo; Missouri; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Missouri is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure projects, including bridges and roadways. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in heavy civil construction project management and strong leadership skills. This full-time position requires managing project lifecycles and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of practical experience in heavy civil infrastructure project management.
• Proven experience with CMAR delivery model.
• Demonstrated experience with progressive design-build contracts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of assigned construction projects including budgeting and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Lead stakeholder communication with clients and agencies.
• Facilitate documentation of project progress and change orders.
• Drive team performance and on-time delivery on projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Cost control

Job description

BD Executive | Metric Geo | Heavy Civil Construction

Metric Geo are partnering with a heavy‑civil contractor in Missouri who are looking to engage an experienced Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure projects including bridges, roadways and civil structures. You’ll oversee full project lifecycles, from preconstruction through execution and close‑out.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of assigned construction projects including budgeting, scheduling, resource coordination, subcontractors and field operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Lead stakeholder communication — clients, design teams, owners, agencies.
• Facilitate documentation of project progress, change orders, risk mitigation and close‑out deliverables.
• Drive team performance, cost control and on‑time delivery on large‑scale civil projects.

Requirements

• 7+ years of practical experience in heavy civil infrastructure project management.
• Proven experience with CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk) delivery model.
• Demonstrated experience with progressive design‑build contracts.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Construction

Location

Missouri, United States

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