Senior Project Manager

Heicivil; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HEI Civil in Dallas is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the project management team on major civil/heavy highway projects. You will oversee cost control, scheduling, and contract negotiations to ensure profitability and client satisfaction.

The role requires 10+ years in civil construction, with strong leadership and communication skills. This on-site position offers growth within a proven contracting leader with safety and quality as core pillars.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Civil and/or Heavy Highway Construction.
• Experience with underground utilities, earthwork and roadway preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of the project management team.
• Review costs and project issues with project managers.
• Support project managers during contract negotiations.
• Coordinate updates to the VP of Project Management and Estimating.
• Assist planning and scheduling to meet deadlines.
• Maintain expected project profit during construction.
• Develop and retain client relationships.
• Review costs and quality daily.
• Forecast each project weekly with field teams.
• Conduct weekly project update meetings.
• Train and develop junior Project Managers.
• Address schedule, cost, quality, and quantity issues.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

HCSS estimating software

Customer service

Subcontractor management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Tools

HCSS estimating software

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make a lasting mark on future generations and the communities they call home? Search no further, HEI has been an unrivaled contracting leader for over 50 years, with operations in Arizona, the Carolinas, Colorado, and Texas.

As a top heavy civil construction company, we are dedicated to transforming landscapes across these regions, and we want you to join our team. With a relentless focus on safety, people, quality, and production, we tackle diverse projects that range from roadways and bridges to water infrastructure and environmental restoration.

Our team is comprised of highly skilled individuals, just like you, who are ready to put their best boot forward. Get ready to unearth your true potential and dig into the exciting world of HEI Civil!

We are looking to hire an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team in Dallas!

Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overall management of the project management team.
• Thoroughly review all job costs and job issues with project managers.
• Support Project Managers during the contract negotiation process.
• Coordinate and provide updates to the VP of Project Management and Estimating.
• Assist Project Managers during the construction planning phase and schedule work to ensure deadlines will be met.
• Maintain an expected profit throughout construction.
• Create and retain relationships with clients.
• Review costs and quality daily.
• Monitor Extra Work Orders to guarantee the project stays within budget.
• Write and ensure all EWOs are signed before work starts.
• Print and have all Recaps signed daily.
• Procure all permits and licenses are obtained before the construction starts.
• Plan revisions/pricing/distribution GS, FS, As-built Table.
• File electronic copies of all Project Documentation procured by FS listed above.
• Procure and file electronic copies of ROW / Street Cut / Fire Line / Domestic Service / Permits / etc.
• Address and remediate project issues related to schedule, cost, quality, and quantities.
• Review progress on phase codes with Field Superintendent.
• Approve and track invoices.
• Forecast each project on a weekly basis with Field Superintendent and General Superintendent.
• Conduct weekly key project update meetings.
• Review the quality of HJ input daily – pictures, quantities, and notes.
• Maintain a level of involvement with projects throughout the building phase – take ownership.
• Inform the General Superintendent and the Field Operations Manager of significant budget busts or quality issues.
• Participate in periodic reviews and visits to projects as appropriate.
• Train and develop junior Project Managers.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and HCSS estimating software.
• Superior customer service skills required.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and manage subcontractors.
• Attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience:

• 10+ years of experience with Civil and/or Heavy Highway Construction.
• Experience with underground utilities, Earthwork and Roadway preferable.