Senior Civil Construction Project Leader | Heavy Civil

RCD Construction Inc.; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

PTO

Vision insurance

Job summary

RCD Construction Inc. seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil construction projects across all phases. You will oversee earthwork, utilities, roadway, concrete, and site development, with aviation/airport experience a plus.

The role emphasizes planning, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, cost control, subcontractor management, client relations, safety, quality, and profitability, plus mentoring project staff. Equal opportunity employer with strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Project Management experience in Heavy Civil Construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience managing DOT, municipal, public works, highway, underground utility, site development, concrete, and earthwork projects.
• Aviation or airport construction experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, estimating, cost control, and contract administration.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or similar construction software preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and construction safety.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple heavy civil construction projects from pre‑construction through final completion.
• Oversee earthwork, grading, excavation, underground utility, concrete, roadway, and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and production goals.
• Manage project costs, billing, change orders, and financial reporting.
• Lead Project Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, architects, municipalities, and government agencies.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations, contract requirements, and quality standards.
• Identify project risks and develop proactive solutions.
• Participate in estimating, value engineering, procurement, and project planning.
• Mentor and develop project management staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Multiple project mgmt

Education

BS in CM/CE

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

RCD Construction Inc. seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil construction projects across all phases. You will oversee earthwork, utilities, roadway, concrete, and site development, with aviation/airport experience a plus.

The role emphasizes planning, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, cost control, subcontractor management, client relations, safety, quality, and profitability, plus mentoring project staff. Equal opportunity employer with strong safety culture.