Senior Project Manager - Primoris Heavy Civil

Primoris Services Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale heavy civil projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will direct multi-project portfolios, ensure safety, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction, and manage DOT/federally funded work with senior leadership oversight.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in heavy civil or highway construction, strong leadership and communication, and proficiency with project controls tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience managing large-scale heavy civil or highway projects.
• Experience with DOT or federally funded infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of DOT specifications, contracts, and construction methodologies.
• Ability to manage large budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for large heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction to closeout.
• Manage multiple projects ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and contracts compliance.
• Lead project financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability.
• Oversee contract administration, changes, claims, risk mitigation, and disputes.
• Serve as primary contact with owners, DOT reps, engineers, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Review plans, specs, and contracts to ensure compliance and proactive resolution.
• Mentor and lead Project Managers, Project Engineers, and field leadership.
• Direct subcontractor procurement, negotiations, contracts, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs, environmental regs, and client requirements.
• Lead executive project meetings, progress reviews, and client briefings.
• Support preconstruction activities including estimating reviews, constructability analysis, scheduling, risk assessment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for our Houston, TX Division. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and successful execution of large-scale heavy civil construction projects, including highways, roadways, bridges, and related infrastructure. This role oversees projects from preconstruction through final completion, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, schedule, financial performance, and client satisfaction. The position requires extensive experience with DOT and municipal clients and strong leadership of project management and field teams.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience managing large-scale heavy civil or highway construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience with DOT or federally funded infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of DOT specifications, contracts, and construction methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage large project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with TxDOT projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.