Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Metric Geo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo collaborates with an established heavy civil contractor in Chicago to hire a Senior Project Manager with a strong background in infrastructure and large-scale civil projects.

The role oversees multi-project portfolios, manages teams, budgets, and schedules while driving safety, quality, and profitability, and maintains relationships with owners and engineers. DOT/IDOT experience is a plus, and rapid progression is expected for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple heavy civil projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Manage project teams, budgets, schedules, forecasting, and profitability.
• Lead coordination between Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients.
• Drive productivity, cost control, and overall project performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, engineers, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and contractual requirements.

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction - Chicago, IL

Metric Geo is confidentially partnered with an established heavy civil contractor looking to add an experienced Senior Project Manager to its team in the Chicago market.

The search is focused on senior professionals with a strong background in heavy civil infrastructure, highway construction, earthwork, and large-scale civil projects. IDOT or DOT experience is advantageous but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple heavy civil projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Manage project teams, budgets, schedules, forecasting, and profitability.
• Lead coordination between Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients.
• Drive productivity, cost control, and overall project performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, engineers, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and contractual requirements.

Ideal Background

• Extensive Project Management experience within heavy civil construction.
• Experience delivering complex infrastructure, highway, roadway, or earthwork projects.
• IDOT or DOT project experience beneficial.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage project finances, and deliver projects successfully.

This contractor are looking to move quickly on this hire for the right candidate.