Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

Reno, NV | Full-Time | On-Site

$120,000–$150,000 DOE

Company Truck Fuel Card Bonus Full Benefits

Take Ownership of the Projects Building Northern Nevada

Northern Nevada continues to grow—and we're recruiting an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager to help lead the earthwork, site development, underground utility, and infrastructure projects behind that growth.

This isn't a desk-only PM position.

We're looking for someone who understands what happens in the field, knows their numbers, communicates well with Superintendents and crews, and can take ownership of a project from preconstruction through final closeout.

You'll join an established and growing civil contractor where Project Managers have a direct impact on production, profitability, client relationships, and the continued growth of the organization.

If you know heavy civil construction and want the autonomy to run your projects like they're your own business, we want to talk.

What You'll Own

Run Projects From Start to Finish

You'll take responsibility for the complete performance of your projects, including:

• Preconstruction planning and project startup
• Budgets and cost controls
• Project schedules and production planning
• Forecasting and financial performance
• Subcontractor and vendor coordination
• Change orders and cost recovery
• Owner and stakeholder communication
• Project documentation and closeout

Your goal is straightforward: deliver safe, profitable, well-executed projects while maintaining strong relationships with clients and field teams.

Know Your Numbers

Strong Project Managers don't find out at the end of a project whether they made money.

You'll actively manage:

• Job costs
• Budgets
• Cost-to-complete forecasting
• Production quantities
• Billing
• Change orders
• Subcontractor agreements
• Cost recovery
• Project profitability

You'll regularly evaluate project performance, identify risks early, and make adjustments before small problems become expensive ones.

Partner With the Field

This company values Project Managers who understand that successful projects are built through strong collaboration between the office and field.

You'll work closely with Superintendents and field leadership to:

• Develop project plans and schedules
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors
• Review production and upcoming work
• Solve field challenges
• Remove roadblocks affecting productivity
• Maintain alignment between budget, schedule, and field execution

You'll be expected to know what's happening on your projects—not just what's showing on a report.

Own the Client Relationship

You'll serve as a primary point of contact for owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.

That includes:

• Leading project meetings
• Providing clear project updates
• Managing expectations
• Resolving issues quickly
• Negotiating and documenting changes
• Building relationships that lead to repeat business

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• 5 years of Project Management experience in heavy civil construction
• Direct experience with one or more of the following:
• Earthwork
• Site Development
• Underground Utilities
• Civil Infrastructure
• Excavation and Grading
• Experience managing projects from startup through closeout
• Strong knowledge of job costing and budget management
• Financial forecasting experience
• Construction scheduling and production tracking experience
• Change order and contract management experience
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and project documents
• Experience managing multiple projects or complex project scopes
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

We'd Especially Like to See

• Public works construction experience
• Private site development experience
• Large-scale earthwork projects
• Underground wet or dry utility construction
• Proven history of delivering profitable projects
• Experience mentoring Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, or junior PMs
• Strong relationships within the Northern Nevada construction market

Construction Technology

Experience with platforms such as:

• HCSS
• HeavyJob
• Procore
• Sage
• Viewpoint
• Similar construction management, estimating, or project controls software

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000–$150,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Company truck
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Professional development opportunities
• Long-term advancement potential

Who Will Thrive Here?

This opportunity is built for a Project Manager who wants ownership.

Someone who understands the field.

Someone who knows the financial side of construction.

Someone who doesn't wait until the monthly report to discover a project is slipping.

Someone who can sit across the table from an owner in the morning and work through a production challenge with a Superintendent that afternoon.

Most importantly, someone who takes pride in delivering a successful, profitable project.

Build What's Next

Northern Nevada is experiencing significant development, and this is an opportunity to have a direct hand in the projects shaping the region.

You'll have the resources of an established contractor, the responsibility to truly own your projects, and the opportunity to grow alongside the organization.

If you're an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager ready for your next move, apply today for confidential consideration.