Job Description

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for your next opportunity in heavy civil construction? Join a well-established, family-owned construction company specializing in large-scale earthmoving, complex underground utilities, heavy-duty demolition, and site development projects throughout the Midwest.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated construction professional who enjoys managing projects from pre-construction through completion, collaborating with field teams, and driving project performance. The company values long-term employee relationships, career advancement, safety, and quality workmanship.

Please note: This position requires frequent travel and overnight stays based on project locations and scheduling needs.

What You'll Do

• Manage multiple heavy civil construction projects from award through completion.
• Assist with estimating, bid preparation, quantity takeoffs, and project planning.
• Develop and monitor project budgets, schedules, manpower, equipment, and material requirements.
• Review construction plans and specifications to identify project requirements and potential challenges.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase requests, and project documentation.
• Monitor job costs, labor, equipment utilization, and overall project profitability.
• Coordinate daily with superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and customers.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting project cost, quality, safety, or schedule.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to company leadership.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure projects meet established expectations.

What We're Looking For

• Ideally, 5–10 years of project management and/or estimating experience in heavy civil or highway construction.
• Experience with earthmoving, underground utilities, demolition, grading, or commercial site development.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment and construction methods.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work extended hours when project demands require.

Preferred Software Experience:

• HCSS Estimating and Project Management
• AGTEK Takeoff Software
• Bluebeam
• Procore

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee
• Career advancement opportunities
• Boot reimbursement
• Specialty tools provided
• Safe, clean, and team-oriented work environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a family-owned organization that values its people, supports long-term career development, and delivers challenging heavy civil construction projects. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work alongside experienced field teams, and make a meaningful impact on project success.

Ready to take the next step in your construction career? Apply today!

📧 Eric Morris ✉️ Eric.Morris@gogpac.com📞 402-899-8097

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.