Senior Civil Project Leader - Heavy Construction

Dks Contracting Inc; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Contracting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead heavy civil construction projects in the Greater Phoenix Valley. You will direct multiple project teams, oversee budgets and schedules, and protect safety standards across job sites.

The ideal candidate will have a decade of PM experience, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor future leaders while maintaining excellent client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of construction-related project management experience with a general contractor.
• Proven track record leading multiple projects and project teams in heavy civil construction.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple project teams from startup through closeout.
• Develop and maintain client relationships for long-term success.
• Serve as liaison between client reps and project teams on status and progress.
• Oversee project contracts, schedules, budgets, and change orders.
• Ensure safety compliance with policies and OSHA standards.
• Review CPM schedules, budgets, and monthly billing deliverables.
• Coach and mentor staff to improve leadership and performance.
• Identify development opportunities for team members.

Skills

Leadership

CPM scheduling

MS Project

Client relations

Contracts interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

HCSS/HeavyJob

On-Screen Takeoff

Agtek

Sage CRE 300

TimberScan

Job description

DCS Contracting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead heavy civil construction projects in the Greater Phoenix Valley. You will direct multiple project teams, oversee budgets and schedules, and protect safety standards across job sites.

The ideal candidate will have a decade of PM experience, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor future leaders while maintaining excellent client relationships.