Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil Infrastructure Lead

James-Construction-Group,-LL; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Best-in-class medical, dental, vision,

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale heavy civil highway projects from preconstruction through closeout in the Houston area. You will manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction on DOT-funded work.

Collaboration with owners, engineers, and inspectors is essential. The role requires a strong track record managing complex programs, plus expert contract administration and risk mitigation

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressive experience managing large-scale heavy civil or highway projects.
• Experience with DOT or federally funded infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of DOT specifications, contracts and construction methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage large project budgets, schedules and multidisciplinary teams.
• Leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for large, complex heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage multiple projects or programs simultaneously, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and contractual requirements.
• Lead project financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, forecasting, revenue recognition, and final project profitability.
• Oversee contract administration, including change management, claims support, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with owners, DOT representatives, engineers, inspectors, and key stakeholders.
• Review and interpret plans, specifications, and contracts to ensure full compliance and proactive issue resolution.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to Project Managers, Project Engineers, and field leadership.
• Direct subcontractor procurement, negotiations, contract execution, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety programs, environmental regulations, and client-specific requirements.
• Lead executive-level project meetings, progress reviews, and client briefings.
• Support preconstruction activities including estimating reviews, constructability analysis, scheduling, and risk assessment.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract administration

Risk management

Negotiation

DOT specifications

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale heavy civil highway projects from preconstruction through closeout in the Houston area. You will manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction on DOT-funded work.

Collaboration with owners, engineers, and inspectors is essential. The role requires a strong track record managing complex programs, plus expert contract administration and risk mitigation