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Senior Project Manager in Utah

Date Posted: 12 October 2026

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Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

Lead Projects. Develop Teams. Build for the Future.

An established heavy civil construction contractor with more than 30 years of industry experience is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support its continued growth and lead project execution across its heavy civil operations.

With a strong project backlog and a longstanding industry presence, this organization offers an opportunity for a proven construction professional to take on a key leadership role, contribute to successful project delivery, and build a long-term future with a growing contractor.

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager will oversee heavy civil construction projects from planning through completion, coordinating project teams, field operations, and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in heavy civil construction, sound project management skills, and the ability to lead teams while maintaining a focus on productivity, quality, and project performance.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee heavy civil construction projects, ensuring work progresses according to established schedules and project requirements.

  • Coordinate field operations, crews, subcontractors, and project personnel.

  • Manage projects involving earthwork, mass excavation, underground utilities, grading, excavation, and site development.

  • Monitor project progress and address scheduling, operational, and construction challenges.

  • Maintain communication and coordination between field teams and project stakeholders.

  • Promote safe work practices, quality standards, and efficient project execution.

  • Support project planning, resource coordination, and overall project performance.

  • Provide leadership and direction to help drive successful project outcomes.

 

Qualifications

  • Proven experience managing heavy civil construction projects.

  • Strong knowledge of earthwork, mass excavation, underground utilities, grading, excavation, and site development.

  • Experience coordinating crews, subcontractors, and field operations.

  • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve project-related challenges.

  • Commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and professional accountability.

 

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Join an established contractor with more than 30 years of industry experience.

  • Step into an organization with a strong backlog of work and continued growth.

  • Take on a leadership position with meaningful involvement in project execution and field operations.

  • Build a long-term career with a company focused on continued expansion and operational success.

 

Interested in Learning More?

If you are an experienced heavy civil construction professional ready to explore your next career opportunity, we welcome a confidential conversation.

Contact: Christopher Shannon
Email: Christopher.shannon@gogpac.com

All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

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.

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