What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager-Heavy Civil Construction position at Gerber Construction?
Reports to: Operations Manager
Salary Range: Competitive, based on experience
Position Description
At Gerber Construction, we’re not just building projects—we’re building a better quality of life for our teams and communities. We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil construction projects from award through closeout, ensuring safe, on-time, and high-quality delivery while maintaining strong relationships with clients, field teams, and stakeholders.
This position will manage planning, procurement, scheduling, cost control, and communication efforts for a wide range of projects, including sitework, utilities, concrete structures, and restoration. The role requires technical expertise, strong leadership, and a collaborative approach to drive successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project startup activities, including schedules, budgets, and procurement.
- Oversee field execution through coordination with superintendents, foremen, and project engineers.
- Manage subcontractors, vendors, and materials to ensure quality and schedule compliance.
- Monitor budgets, change orders, forecasts, and productivity to control costs.
- Ensure timely and accurate billing, including monthly pay applications.
- Coordinate RFIs, submittals, plan revisions, and scope clarifications.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, engineers, inspectors, and regulatory agencies.
- Mentor and support project engineers and junior project managers.
- Contribute to estimating, preconstruction, and business development efforts.
- Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all projects.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 5–7 years in civil construction project management (public works, municipal, DOT, or large-scale infrastructure preferred).
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Proven ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Google Suite, and project management platforms such as Procore, P6, Phoenix, Bluebeam, and ComputerEase.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to travel to project sites as required.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in concrete, structural, earthwork, and utility scopes.
- Familiarity with design-build delivery methods.
- Strong change management, negotiation, and documentation skills.
- Capacity to train and mentor less-experienced project staff.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- Health savings account & flexible spending account
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee assistance program
- Company vehicle allowance
- Referral program
- Opportunities for leadership growth
- A team-focused culture built on integrity, safety, and quality
If you’re ready to take ownership of challenging and rewarding projects while growing your career with a respected heavy civil contractor, apply today and help us build a better quality of life for our teams and communities.
