Project Manager (Water - Civil Construction)

Jobot; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Manager for industrial self-perform construction in the United States. You will steer large-scale projects from notice-to-proceed through turnover, owning schedules, budgets, and client-facing aspects.

Expect 35–40% travel for site kickoffs, reviews, and close-outs. The role emphasizes delivering on-time, on-budget, incident-free work while maintaining client trust for future awards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years managing construction projects, ideally self-perform industrial work.
• Fluency in reading plans, specifications, and construction means/methods.
• Strong command of Microsoft Project plus advanced Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel 35–40%.

Responsibilities

• Own the schedule, budget, margin, and overall performance of each project.
• Function as the single point of contact for clients, engineers, subs, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Spot contractual or schedule issues early; drive change-order or risk-mitigation actions.
• Prepare precise monthly invoices, cost projections, and management reports.
• Run progress meetings and clear roadblocks to keep crews productive.
• Keep thorough project records and champion our safety program on every site.

Skills

Construction project management

Reading plans & specs

Cross-functional coordination

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

A bit about us

For almost 40 years, we have set the standard nationwide for design-build specialty steel structures that benefit communities in every state. Backed by 300+ team members, we offer complete turnkey solutions, combining in-house engineering, fabrication, on-site crews, and one of the industry’s best safety records. Our projects have repeatedly earned “Project of the Year” accolades from leading trade organizations. If you’re looking for a financially robust employer where your contributions are recognized, your ideas carry weight, and genuine growth opportunities exist, we’d like to meet you.

Why join us

• Competitive pay ($100k-$150k+ DOE)
• Bonus opportunities
• Travel allowance/ reimbursements
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off/ Holidays
• 401(k) with company match

Job Details

Project Manager - Industrial Self-Perform Construction

You’ll steer multiple, large-scale industrial builds from notice-to-proceed through final turnover. Acting as the project’s business owner, you’ll shape schedules, control costs, align internal teams, and serve as the public face of our company with owners, design firms, and municipal agencies. Expect to be on the road about 35–40% of the time for site kickoffs, progress reviews, and close-out walks. Winning in this position means turning over work that is on schedule, within budget, incident-free, and built to the highest quality while developing client trust that secures our next award.

Key Duties

• Own the schedule, budget, margin, and overall performance of each project
• Function as the single point of contact for clients, engineers, subs, and authorities having jurisdiction
• Spot contractual or schedule issues early; drive change-order or risk-mitigation actions
• Prepare precise monthly invoices, cost projections, and management reports
• Run progress meetings and clear roadblocks to keep crews productive
• Keep thorough project records and champion our safety program on every site

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5 years managing construction projects, ideally self-perform industrial work
• Fluency in reading plans, specifications, and construction means/methods
• Strong command of Microsoft Project plus advanced Word, Excel, and Outlook skills
• Willingness and ability to travel 35–40%

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.