Senior Underground Construction Project Manager

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join our project site in Horse Canyon, Nevada. The role provides leadership for the overall execution of underground heavy civil construction projects, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and contract compliance.

You will oversee engineering, budgeting, scheduling, quality, and client coordination, guiding multidisciplinary teams and steering project profitability from preconstruction through completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of project execution, including construction operations, engineering, budgeting, scheduling, quality, and safety.
• Plan, organize, and lead project teams by staffing and developing key field and office personnel.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards consistent with corporate goals and requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with clients, owners, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor and control project performance through leadership of field supervision and project staff to ensure schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Identify and resolve major project issues, implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks and maintain project progress.
• Lead project meetings and represent the company in client, partner, labor strategy, and stakeholder meetings.
• Manage all financial aspects of the project, including contract administration, billing, forecasting, cost control, change orders, equipment utilization, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all contract requirements, project specifications, company policies, and regulatory standards.
• Provide leadership in strategic planning, resource allocation, risk management, and decision‑making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster a collaborative team environment focused on safety, performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Contract administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join our project site in Horse Canyon, Nevada. The role provides leadership for the overall execution of underground heavy civil construction projects, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and contract compliance.

You will oversee engineering, budgeting, scheduling, quality, and client coordination, guiding multidisciplinary teams and steering project profitability from preconstruction through completion.