Senior Construction Program Manager – Major Projects

State of Indiana; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Indiana, through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead construction teams and oversee several contracts valued at $20–$30+ million across multiple counties. The role requires extensive INDOT experience and strong leadership to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget.

You will manage 2–4 Contract Leaders and 6+ employees, providing technical guidance on project delivery, QA, utility coordination, and workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field with 6+ years of experience.
• Associate's degree with 8+ years, or 10+ years directly applicable experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Broad knowledge of construction management methods, materials, safety, scheduling, specifications, and cost analysis.
• Proven track record managing large-scale projects with emphasis on cost control and scheduling.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with ability to develop and mentor employees.
• Detailed knowledge of CADD, construction regulations, project quantities, and construction management computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction teams and oversee delivery of active contracts across multiple counties.
• Manage 2–4 Contract Leaders and 6+ employees.
• Provide technical expertise on project delivery, QA, and coordination with utilities.
• Ensure projects meet scope, timeline, and budget requirements.
• Mentor and develop staff for workforce development.

Skills

Leadership & communication

General CM knowledge

Valid driver's license

Cost control & scheduling

Coordinate with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/CM/related field

Associate's degree with 8+ years or 10+ years applicable experience

10+ years directly applicable experience

Tools

CADD

Construction management software

Job description

State of Indiana, through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead construction teams and oversee several contracts valued at $20–$30+ million across multiple counties. The role requires extensive INDOT experience and strong leadership to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget.

You will manage 2–4 Contract Leaders and 6+ employees, providing technical guidance on project delivery, QA, utility coordination, and workforce