Senior Highway Construction Project Lead – 401(k) + Bonus

Heidelberg Materials; Frazer District (MT); On-site; USD 107,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

401(k) plan

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is a leading global supplier of building materials, with a focus on heavy/highway construction projects across North America. The role requires guiding projects from planning through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, quality, and profitability.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field with 5+ years of project management experience, plus strong leadership and communication skills for working with municipalities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5+ years of project management experience.
• Heavy/highway construction experience and knowledge of civil construction practices.
• Experience working with municipalities and navigating agency processes, permits, and coordination requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and customer service skills in fast-paced field environments.
• Strong computer skills with word processing and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Lead heavy/highway construction projects from planning through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, quality, and profitability.
• Manage project documentation, change orders, and job cost impacts with clear scope-change communication.
• Oversee subcontractors and field operations to meet contract documents and cost requirements.
• Coordinate and lead project meetings with estimators, subcontractors, municipalities, and internal teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, municipalities, and agencies while delivering high service levels.
• Manage labor resources, including union coordination, staffing, and field direction, while supporting reporting and updates.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Civil construction

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is a leading global supplier of building materials, with a focus on heavy/highway construction projects across North America. The role requires guiding projects from planning through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, quality, and profitability.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field with 5+ years of project management experience, plus strong leadership and communication skills for working with municipalities and