Senior Project Manager

Lutz; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutz in Omaha, NE seeks a hands-on Senior Project Manager to lead heavy civil and structural projects from estimate to closeout. You will own multiple large projects, manage estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and field coordination, and partner with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Bachelor’s degree required; Civil Engineering preferred. Experience with estimating through closeout is essential. This role offers growth potential with strong ownership and impact.

Qualifications

• Hands-on senior project management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering preferred; Construction Management considered.
• Experience managing projects from estimating through closeout is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil projects from initial estimating and preconstruction through completion and closeout.
• Handle estimating, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting and overall project execution.
• Partner with field leadership and crews to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.
• Oversee structural scopes including concrete, bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, poured walls.
• Build strong relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Stay involved in day-to-day details and solve problems as they arise.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and support business growth.

Skills

Project management

Heavy civil construction

Estimating

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS

Job description

*Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted

If you’re an experienced civil construction professional who likes to own a project from the estimate through final closeout, this is an opportunity to join our client, a well-established contractor, where you can have real impact. They’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and isn’t afraid to get into the details.

This is a hands-on Senior Project Manager role overseeing significant civil and structural projects throughout the Omaha area. You’ll have autonomy over your work, direct access to partner with leadership and the opportunity to be part of a family-minded organization where people genuinely care about the business and the work they put their name on.

What You’ll Do

• Manage heavy civil projects from initial estimating and preconstruction through completion and closeout
• Handle estimating, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting and overall project execution
• Partner closely with field leadership and crews to keep projects moving safely and efficiently
• Manage structural scopes including concrete, bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, poured/placed walls and underground work
• Build strong working relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors and internal teams
• Stay involved in the day-to-day details and step in wherever needed to solve problems
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes and support the continued growth of the business

What They’re Looking For

• Significant heavy civil construction project management experience
• Strong structures experience is required, which may include structural concrete, bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, underground/concrete structures, poured walls or similar work
• Experience managing projects from beginning to end
• Bachelor’s degree required; Civil Engineering is preferred, although Construction Management or a related field will be considered
• Ability to effectively manage multiple large projects simultaneously
• A track record that demonstrates stability and a desire to invest in an organization long term
• Growth-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and pride in the business
• Willingness to be accessible when field crews need support outside traditional business hours while maintaining a healthy respect for family time
• Experience with HCSS/Heavy Civil Construction Software is a plus.

If you’ve built your career in heavy civil construction, understand structures and estimating, and are looking for a place where you can put down roots and help build what comes next, this could be an excellent next step.