Senior Project Manager

Gerber Construction; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Construction is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Utah to lead large civil construction initiatives from concept to closeout. You will mentor PMs and project teams while overseeing budgets, schedules, and safety compliance on complex projects such as water treatment and infrastructure work.

Ideal candidates have 10–15 years in project management, a track record of $10M–$200M projects, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Civil Construction Project Management experience.
• Experience managing projects from $10M up to $200M.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with project documentation, contracts, scheduling, and CM software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex civil construction projects from start to finish.
• Mentor PMs, Project Engineers, and Superintendents.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Lead project reviews, financial tracking, and owner/agency updates.
• Represent the company in discussions with owners, engineers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Senior Project Management

Civil Construction

Leadership

Mentoring

Budgeting

Scheduling

Procore

P6

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Blue Beam

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

At Gerber Construction, we’re not just building projects—we’re building a better quality of life for our teams and communities. As a leader in civil construction since 1974, we’ve earned our reputation by developing great people and delivering exceptional results. Our Senior Project Managers are trusted leaders who embody our brand promise: Great people. Great projects. They tackle complex challenges with confidence, plan with precision, and guide teams through continuous learning and improvement. With a bold, grounded approach, our Senior Project Managers ensure safety, quality, and performance at every stage of our projects.

You’ll be the strategic leader on projects that may include water/wastewater treatment plants, excavation, river diversions, and many other types of heavy civil projects. This role is ideal for someone with 10 to 15 years of Project Management experience, ready to mentor teams, lead complex decision-making, and own overall project success.

This is a higher-level role above that of your standard Project Manager—you’ll oversee larger, more complex jobs, and report to ownership, high-level stakeholders and other key individuals. You’ll also support and mentor project teams to ensure the projects are successful.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex civil construction projects from start to finish.
• Support and mentor PMs, Project Engineers, and Superintendents.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Lead project reviews, financial tracking, and owner/agency updates.
• Represent the company in discussions with owners, engineers, and key stakeholders.
• Step in, to directly support project execution when needed.
• Manage overall team quality and performance on:
• RFIs, submittals, and procurement tracking
• Project documentation and progress reports
• Quality control, safety protocols, and schedule adherence
• Field directives and design clarifications
• Project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasting
• Change orders, progress billings, and pay applications
• Close-out documentation and punch list coordination
• Change management and field issue resolution

Required Qualifications

• 10+ Years of Civil Construction Project Management experience
• Experience managing projects ranging from $10M up to $200M
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
• Familiarity with project documentation, contracts, scheduling, and construction management software
• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Outlook
• Google Suite
• Excel
• Experience with project management programs like:
• Procore or Similar Program
• P6
• Phoenix
• Blue Beam
• Computer Ease

Project Experience in one or more of the following areas

• Water and wastewater treatment plant construction
• Excavation and site development
• River or stream diversion
• Structural concrete and tank construction
• Infrastructure rehabilitation (bridges, dams, roads)

Preferred Experience

• OSHA 10 Certification
• Current first aid & AED certification
• Confined space and fall protection training