Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil, Leach Pad Lead

Ledcor Group; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provided vehicle

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead heavy civil projects across the United States, with deep expertise in leach pad construction, reclamation, and large-scale earthworks. You will drive project strategy, champion field execution, and ensure teams deliver world-class results safely, efficiently, and on budget.

As the operational heartbeat of multi-phase civil projects, you will coordinate with clients, consultants and stakeholders, maintain schedules, monitor budgets, and enforce

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing large civil, oil & gas, or pipeline projects with leach pad construction, reclamation and earthworks.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation, budgeting and contract negotiation.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills enabling clear explanation of technical information.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring balanced workloads and professional growth.
• Lead health, safety, and environmental practices including enforcing the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP).
• Ensure all construction activities (leach pad installation, reclamation, earthworks) follow approved plans and codes.
• Manage full lifecycle of leach pad construction projects: site preparation, liner installation, drainage, QA/QC, mass earthworks, grading and compaction.
• Lead reclamation efforts post-construction: topsoil, erosion control, revegetation, habitat restoration in line with permits.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules to meet milestones and delivery dates.
• Monitor budgets, forecasting and reporting; oversee trade awards and construction execution within budgets.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Civil Construction, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Ledcor is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead heavy civil projects across the United States, with deep expertise in leach pad construction, reclamation, and large-scale earthworks. You will drive project strategy, champion field execution, and ensure teams deliver world-class results safely, efficiently, and on budget.

As the operational heartbeat of multi-phase civil projects, you will coordinate with clients, consultants and stakeholders, maintain schedules, monitor budgets, and enforce