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
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.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
