What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Civil Construction Senior Project Manager position at Kimmel & Associates?
About the Company
The company is a well-established earthmoving contractor with more than 70 years of operating history in the Omaha, Nebraska region. The company specializes in large-scale site development, mass excavation, and earthwork for both private and public clients.
With annual revenues exceeding $40 million, the company serves projects throughout the Omaha–Council Bluffs and Lincoln, NE metro areas. The firm is recognized for its technical expertise, reliable execution, and long-standing client relationships built over decades of successful project delivery.
About the Position
The company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its team in Omaha, NE. This role is ideal for a seasoned heavy civil professional with deep experience in earthmoving and site development projects. While mission-critical site development experience is preferred, it is not required.
The Senior Project Manager will be primarily office-based, with periodic field involvement to support project teams and field operations. This role requires strong leadership, project controls expertise, and some estimating experience to support project planning and execution.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, clients, and vendors
- Overseeing project scheduling, cost control, and overall financial performance
- Communicating regularly with company leadership and mid-level management
- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to maximum profitability
- Leading and supporting field staff, subcontractors, and project personnel
- Providing guidance and support on estimating, budgeting, and project planning
- Supporting field operations through periodic site visits and coordination
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- Experience: 5 years of experience as a Project Manager within heavy civil or earthmoving construction
- Technical Experience:
- Large-scale earthwork and site development
- Mass excavation, subgrade preparation, and rock crushing
- Logistics coordination and ongoing site support
- Experience on private mission-critical projects and/or public works
- Project Size Experience: Projects ranging from $5MM to $100MM
- Software: Experience using Bid2Win estimating software
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Very generous paid time off
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Mobile phone reimbursement
- Long-term stability with a respected, family-oriented contractor
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000