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Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

gpac
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026
Job Overview We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead roadway construction, sitework/excavation, and underground utilities projects. The successful candidate will oversee all project phases, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with quality and safety standards. This role demands strong organizational skills, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Project Management: Plan, execute, and close projects, managing schedules, budgets, and resources for roadway, sitework, and utility installations (water, sewer, stormwater).
  • Coordination: Direct project teams, including subcontractors, engineers, and field crews, to meet project objectives.
  • Financial Oversight: Track project costs, prepare budgets, and manage change orders to ensure profitability.
  • Quality Control: Ensure work complies with plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements through regular site inspections.
  • Safety Leadership: Implement and enforce OSHA safety protocols, conducting safety meetings and audits.
  • Client Communication: Act as the primary liaison with clients, agencies, and stakeholders, providing updates and resolving issues.
  • Risk Management: Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and address potential delays or disputes.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed records, including progress reports, submittals, and closeout documents.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience: 5 years of project management experience in roadway construction, sitework, or underground utilities.
  • Skills: Proficiency in project management software is preferred (e.g., HCSS HeavyJob, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Procore); strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Knowledge: Familiarity with asphalt paving, grading, drainage, and utility systems; experience with DOT or municipal projects a plus.

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Josh Vaughan directly at 605-846-8457. Resumes may be confidentially sent to josh.vaughan@gogpac.com

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.

Salary : $110,000 - $145,000

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