Senior Civil PM: Own Complex Infrastructure Projects

The Sterling Choice; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is helping a leading heavy civil contractor fill a Project Manager role in the United States. The selected candidate will own projects from preconstruction through closeout, collaborating with seasoned Superintendents and Project Engineers to keep delivery on track.

You will drive safety, quality, and profitability while building strong client relationships and guiding teams through complex underground and civil works. Opportunities for advancement abound.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience within heavy civil, underground utilities, or civil infrastructure.
• Experience delivering water, sewer, drainage, deep excavation, or trenchless construction projects.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and project financials.
• Ability to confidently lead teams, build client relationships, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of multiple heavy civil and underground utility projects from award through completion.
• Manage budgets, schedules, forecasting, subcontractors, and client relationships to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and profitably.
• Lead project teams, mentor Project Engineers, and work closely with field leadership to keep operations running smoothly.
• Drive quality, safety, and commercial performance while identifying risks and solving challenges before they impact delivery.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budget forecasting

Client relations

Civil infrastructure

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Relevant industry experience

Job description

The Sterling Choice is helping a leading heavy civil contractor fill a Project Manager role in the United States. The selected candidate will own projects from preconstruction through closeout, collaborating with seasoned Superintendents and Project Engineers to keep delivery on track.

You will drive safety, quality, and profitability while building strong client relationships and guiding teams through complex underground and civil works. Opportunities for advancement abound.