Senior PM - Civil Construction

Blue Signal Search; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search seeks an experienced Senior Civil Construction Project Manager to lead complex civil and infrastructure initiatives. The role requires directing projects from mobilization to turnover, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring safety, schedule, and profitability.

The ideal candidate brings 10–15 years in heavy civil construction with proficiency in Procore, MS Office, and scheduling software; water/wastewater experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of project management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Strong financial, scheduling, and contract administration skills.
• Proficient with Procore and MS Office; construction scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Direct projects from mobilization through final completion with on-track scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop project plans covering schedules, budgets, staffing, procurement, and sequencing.
• Manage project financial performance through cost controls, billing, forecasting and change management.
• Coordinate with superintendents, field teams, owners, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve constraints.
• Review contracts, drawings, and scope to identify obligations, risks, and gaps.
• Maintain organized records, reporting, and controls through CM systems.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

Scheduling

Contract administration

Communication

Leadership

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Construction Project Manager to lead complex projects, coordinate key activities, and ensure successful execution from start to finish. This position provides the opportunity to manage challenging construction initiatives from project launch through completion while working alongside skilled teams across multiple functions. The ideal candidate combines strong construction knowledge with financial discipline, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to keep demanding projects moving safely, efficiently, and profitably. The company offers substantial experience executing a wide range of complex civil and infrastructure construction initiatives.

This Role Offers:

• The opportunity to own projects from startup through final turnover and closeout.
• A team-oriented setting that encourages coordination and communication among internal groups and external project partners.
• The opportunity to contribute to significant projects that provide lasting value to the areas they support.
• A workplace culture built around responsible execution, collaboration, high standards, and ongoing growth.

Focus:

• Direct projects from initial mobilization through final completion, ensuring key activities, resources, budgets, and performance requirements remain on track.
• Develop project plans covering schedules, budgets, staffing, procurement, forecasting, and construction sequencing.
• Manage project financial performance through cost controls, billing, forecasting, change management, and margin oversight.
• Partner with superintendents and field teams to resolve constraints and keep work progressing safely and efficiently.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and scope requirements to identify obligations, risks, and potential gaps.
• Maintain strong coordination with owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Anticipate schedule, cost, scope, and constructability challenges, implementing solutions before they affect project outcomes.
• Manage complex civil construction initiatives while maintaining organized project records, reporting, and controls through established construction management systems.

Skill Set:

• Bring 10 to 15 years of project management experience across heavy civil construction, with direct exposure to water and wastewater treatment work.
• Demonstrate strong command of project financial management, construction scheduling, contract administration, field operations, and sequencing.
• Work confidently in Procore, Microsoft Office, and construction scheduling software.
• Balance multiple active priorities without losing accuracy, follow-through, or attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively with field teams, clients, design professionals, trade partners, and leadership, including during negotiations and issue resolution.
• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred, equivalent industry experience will also be considered.