Senior Project Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established heavy civil contractor to recruit a Senior Project Manager for large structural bridge construction projects across the Midwest. The role blends office-based project management with substantial field involvement and travel to active job sites.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in heavy civil or transportation construction, with a proven ability to lead complex bridge projects from planning through completion, mentor a growing

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil, transportation, or structural construction project management.
• Strong experience managing bridge construction projects is required.
• Railroad bridge experience is highly desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural construction projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, profitability, and resource planning.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and field teams throughout project execution.
• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts through site visits and constructability reviews.
• Evaluate remote project sites, access routes, material delivery logistics, and equipment requirements.
• Monitor project performance, productivity, safety, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with estimators during bidding and planning activities to develop practical construction approaches.
• Travel to project sites to address field challenges, support project teams, and participate in key project milestones.
• Mentor less-experienced project managers and construction professionals while helping build organizational capability.
• Serve as a technical leader on complex bridge replacement and infrastructure projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Field operations

Team mentoring

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Estimating software

Project controls software

Job description

We’re partnering with a well-established heavy civil contractor to hire a Senior Project Manager to lead complex structural bridge construction projects throughout the Midwest. This is a highly visible leadership role focused on project execution, field operations, client coordination, and mentoring a growing team of project professionals.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced bridge/ railway construction leader who enjoys balancing office-based project management with extensive field involvement. Candidates must be comfortable traveling to active jobsites, evaluating constructability, solving logistical challenges, and supporting critical bridge replacement operations.

What You'll Do:

• Lead structural construction projects from preconstruction through final completion
• Manage project budgets, schedules, profitability, and resource planning
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and field teams throughout project execution
• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts through site visits and constructability reviews
• Evaluate remote project sites, access routes, material delivery logistics, and equipment requirements
• Monitor project performance, productivity, safety, and quality standards
• Collaborate with estimators during bidding and planning activities to develop practical construction approaches
• Travel to project sites to address field challenges, support project teams, and participate in key project milestones
• Mentor less-experienced project managers and construction professionals while helping build organizational capability
• Serve as a technical leader on complex bridge replacement and infrastructure projects

Travel Requirements:

• Approximately 40%–50% overall travel throughout the year
• Travel may increase to approximately 70% during peak bidding and project assessment seasons
• Regular travel to active bridge construction sites and remote project locations
• Combination of day trips and occasional overnight travel depending on project locations
• Must be comfortable working in rural environments and evaluating challenging site access conditions
• Ability to respond to field needs and be present during critical bridge replacement operations when required

What We're Looking For:

• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil, transportation, or structural construction project management
• Strong experience managing bridge construction projects is required
• Railroad bridge experience is highly desirable but not required
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex infrastructure projects from planning through completion
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, project controls, and safety requirements
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering plans and specifications
• Familiarity with heavy equipment, cranes, pile driving operations, excavation, and structural construction activities
• Experience with estimating, budgeting, and project cost management systems preferred
• Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred but equivalent experience will be considered
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop younger team members

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead impactful bridge and infrastructure projects across a diverse portfolio of structural work
• Join a team that values practical construction expertise and field leadership
• Opportunity to influence project strategy, mentor emerging talent, and drive operational excellence
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and expertise
• Significant autonomy and visibility within a growing construction operation