Traveling Heavy Civil PM - Earthwork & Grading

gpac; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance (vision)

401k with company match

PTO & paid holidays

Company vehicle and travel lodging/per

Direct access to leadership

Job summary

GPAC LLC. client, a stable heavy civil contractor, seeks a Heavy Civil Project Manager to lead earthmoving and site development projects ranging from $5M to $50M across the Midwest. You will work with seasoned superintendents, estimators and leadership, empowering rapid decision-making.

Expect 4–5 nights of travel per week with company-paid lodging, transportation support, and per diem. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to manage multiple projects, budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years preferred; strong heavy civil project managers are encouraged to apply
• Experience with earthmoving, mass grading and site development
• Underground utility experience is a plus
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills
• Able to read construction plans and specifications

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Estimators with bid strategy and project planning
• Manage multiple projects at once from award through completion
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, manpower, equipment and material usage
• Track progress and resolve issues affecting cost, quality or schedule
• Prepare and submit RFIs, submittals, change orders and project documentation
• Communicate status, schedules and deadlines with superintendents, office staff, customers, subcontractors and leadership
• Build strong relationships with customers, subcontractors and team members

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Tools

HCSS Estimating & PM

Agtek Takeoff

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Our client, a stable and established heavy civil contractor, is hiring a Heavy Civil Project Manager to lead complex earthmoving, grading and site development projects, including underground utility work, ranging from $5M to $50M throughout the Midwest.

You will have the autonomy to run your projects with the support of experienced superintendents, estimators and leadership. Project Managers work directly with company leadership and can make decisions quickly. Travel typically runs 4-5 nights per week depending on project location, with company-paid lodging, transportation support and per diem provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Estimators with bid strategy and project planning
• Manage multiple projects at once from award through completion
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, manpower, equipment and material usage
• Track progress and resolve issues affecting cost, quality or schedule
• Prepare and submit RFIs, submittals, change orders and project documentation
• Communicate status, schedules and deadlines with superintendents, office staff, customers, subcontractors and leadership
• Build strong relationships with customers, subcontractors and team members

Software & Technical Skills (preferred)

• HCSS Estimating and Project Management
• Agtek Takeoff
• Bluebeam
• Procore

Qualifications

• 5+ years preferred; strong heavy civil project managers are encouraged to apply
• Strong experience with earthmoving, mass grading and site development
• Underground utility experience is a plus
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills
• Able to read construction plans and specifications
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment and construction methods
• Able to manage multiple schedules, deadlines and projects at once
• Knowledge of project budgeting, resource allocation and construction operations

Compensation

• Highly competitive salary based on experience, plus performance bonus opportunities
• Company-paid health insurance, with vision and dental coverage
• 401k with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Company vehicle, plus paid lodging and per diem while traveling
• Room to grow, with large, complex projects and direct access to leadership

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.