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🚧 Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Heavy Civil (Deep Sewer Pipelines)
📍 Location: Portland, Oregon
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Compensation: Competitive base performance incentives (DOE)
⚠️ Important – Please Read Before Applying
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)
- Must have U.S. heavy civil construction experience
- Strong background in deep sewer pipeline / underground utilities required
🏗️ About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager who knows how to run complex heavy civil jobs without hand-holding.
This role is for someone who can take ownership of large-scale underground utility and deep sewer pipeline projects, lead teams, protect margins, and keep projects moving without excuses.
You’ll be trusted to run the job like it’s your own.
📊 What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Lead and deliver $10M–$100M heavy civil projects
- Manage and mentor teams of 10 staff
- Oversee preconstruction, estimates, and execution strategy
- Run multiple projects while maintaining schedule and cost control
- Own project financials, forecasting, and profitability
- Negotiate contracts and manage change orders
- Build relationships with owners, municipalities, and agencies
- Identify risks early and solve problems fast
- Support repeat business and client growth
- Drive jobsite safety and accountability
🎯 What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- 15 years heavy civil construction experience
- Strong background in deep sewer pipelines / underground utilities
- 10 years managing complex projects
- Proven ability to deliver profitable projects
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Ability to perform under pressure and drive results
🌎 Work Environment
- Office active jobsite presence
- Outdoor work in varying conditions
- PPE required at all times on site
💪 Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk jobsites for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable in active construction environments
🤝 Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.
Salary : $175,000 - $200,000