Project Manager - Heavy Civil

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day administration, coordination, financial tracking, scheduling, and execution of assigned civil construction projects. The Project Manager works closely with the Superintendent, Assistant Project Manager, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, engineers, and internal leadership to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage assigned civil construction projects from project startup through completion and closeout.
• Coordinate project activities between the office, field operations, owner, engineer, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Establish project priorities and maintain clear communication with the project team.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Identify potential project issues and communicate them to the appropriate leadership.
• Maintain organized and accurate project documentation.

Cost & Financial Management

• Assist with establishing and maintaining project budgets.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Review cost reports and identify budget variances.
• Maintain accurate cost-to-complete projections and provide regular financial updates.
• Track project billing, subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and commitments.
• Assist with maintaining project profitability and identifying potential cost exposures.
• Coordinate with accounting to resolve billing and cost issues.

Scheduling

• Develop and maintain project schedules in coordination with the Superintendent and project team.
• Monitor project progress against the approved schedule.
• Track upcoming activities, milestones, and critical items.
• Identify potential delays and communicate schedule impacts to project leadership.
• Coordinate subcontractor and material schedules with field operations.
• Participate in owner and project scheduling meetings.

Subcontractor & Vendor Management

• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier activities.
• Review subcontractor scopes, schedules, invoices, and required documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and progress.
• Address coordination and scope issues with subcontractors and vendors.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement and contract administration.
• Ensure subcontractors are performing within their contracted scope and schedule.

Contract Administration

• Review plans, specifications, and contract requirements for assigned work.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, correspondence, meeting minutes, and other project documentation.
• Identify potential changes in scope and coordinate the change-order process.
• Prepare and track change orders, time extensions, and other contract modifications.
• Maintain documentation supporting project changes and potential claims.
• Ensure project correspondence and documentation are timely and accurate.

Field Coordination

• Work closely with the Superintendent to coordinate daily and upcoming field activities.
• Review production, manpower, equipment, and material requirements.
• Monitor project progress through regular site visits.
• Compare field production with project budget and schedule expectations.
• Assist in resolving field issues that affect cost, schedule, quality, or productivity.
• Maintain communication between field operations and project management.

Quality & Safety

• Support the Superintendent and project team in maintaining project safety requirements.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and quality-control requirements.
• Track deficiencies and assist with corrective actions.
• Promote a safe and professional project environment.

Project Closeout

• Coordinate punch-list completion and final project requirements.
• Track as-built drawings, warranties, O&M; manuals, testing documentation, and other closeout requirements.
• Assist with final billing and subcontractor closeout.
• Coordinate final inspections and project turnover.
• Ensure project documentation is complete before final closeout.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of construction experience, preferably in civil or heavy civil construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction
• experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of civil construction methods, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Ability to read and understand civil construction drawings.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project responsibilities and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, owners, and engineers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software preferred.

Preferred Civil Construction Experience

• Earthwork and grading
• Underground utilities
• Storm drainage
• Concrete and flatwork
• Asphalt paving
• Site development
• Roadway construction
• Excavation and embankment
• Municipal infrastructure
• Parks and recreational facilities

Key Performance Expectations

• Keep assigned projects organized and moving forward.
• Maintain accurate project documentation.
• Monitor project costs and communicate budget concerns early.
• Maintain project schedules and identify potential delays.
• Coordinate effectively with the Superintendent and field team.
• Hold subcontractors and vendors accountable to their scopes and schedules.
• Identify changes in scope and protect the company’s contractual position.
• Maintain professional relationships with owners and engineers.
• Support safe, quality construction.
• Successfully complete assigned projects within established cost, schedule, and contractual requirements.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• To be considered for the role, please complete our 2-part culture index survey at the following link (you may have to copy and paste into your browser): https://go.cultureindex.com/p/OCQpZN6uNs3pAsm

Experience:

• Civil Construction: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Missouri City, TX 77489 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000