Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil/Utilities & Excavation

gpac; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Long-term career advancement with a ST

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale heavy civil construction projects focused on utilities, excavation, and site development in Lehi, Utah. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience managing civil construction projects and a proven track record of delivering complex projects from preconstruction through completion.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, and teams, coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, and other stakeholders, and ensure safety and on-time,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience with underground utilities, excavation, grading, or site development.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, costs, and overall profitability.
• Oversee project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and field operations.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.
• Manage underground utilities, excavation, grading, and site development projects.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, change orders, and subcontractor agreements.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to company leadership.
• Identify and resolve project issues to keep work moving efficiently.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Mentor and provide leadership to Project Managers and Project Engineers.

Skills

Project management

Civil construction

Leadership

Budget & schedule

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree (preferred)

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Heavy Civil / Utilities & Excavation

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale heavy civil construction projects with a focus on utilities, excavation, and site development. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience managing civil construction projects and a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects from preconstruction through completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from preconstruction through final completion
• Manage project budgets, schedules, costs, and overall profitability
• Oversee project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and field operations
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, and other project stakeholders
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project requirements
• Manage underground utilities, excavation, grading, and site development projects
• Negotiate and manage contracts, change orders, and subcontractor agreements
• Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to company leadership
• Identify and resolve project issues to keep work moving efficiently
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Mentor and provide leadership to Project Managers and Project Engineers

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in heavy civil construction
• Strong experience with underground utilities, excavation, grading, and/or site development
• Proven ability to manage complex civil construction projects
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, estimating, and contract management
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred but not required

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long-term career advancement with a stable, growing contractor