Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager

Kimmel & Associates Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
  • 3-5+ years of project management experience in heavy civil or commercial construction
  • Experience in both public and private sector projects preferred
  • Strong understanding of heavy civil construction practices
  • Proficiency in construction software including Primavera P6, HeavyJob, Bluebeam, and CAD
  • Strong skills in budgeting, scheduling, and contract management

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain understanding of contract documents and specifications
  • Manage project schedules and oversee long-term planning
  • Establish project objectives and performance standards
  • Coordinate communication among internal teams, clients, and subcontractors
  • Prepare and negotiate contracts and change orders
  • Prepare budgets, progress reports, and cost tracking reports
  • Enforce safety standards and mitigate project risks

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to share in company success
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Opportunities for career growth within the organization
Full Job Description
About the Position

The Project Manager - Heavy Civil will oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of civil construction projects across the DFW Metroplex. This role requires a proactive leader capable of managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and field operations while coordinating closely with project engineers, estimators, superintendents, and clients.

The Project Manager will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of all contract documents including plans, specifications, owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
  • Manage project schedules and oversee long-term planning and execution
  • Establish project objectives, procedures, policies, and performance standards aligned with company goals
  • Coordinate communication across internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and consultants
  • Prepare and negotiate contracts, revisions, and change orders with stakeholders
  • Prepare and submit project budgets, progress reports, and cost tracking reports
  • Plan, organize, and direct activities related to construction and infrastructure projects
  • Enforce safety standards and mitigate project risks across all scopes of work
  • Provide administrative direction to field Superintendents to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget
  • Oversee project lifecycle from mobilization through closeout

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field required
  • 3-5+ years of experience as a Project Manager or similar role in heavy civil or commercial construction
  • Experience managing projects in both public and private sectors preferred
  • Strong understanding of heavy civil construction practices
  • Experience with construction software including Primavera P6, HeavyJob, Bluebeam, and CAD
  • Strong budgeting, scheduling, and contract management skills

Benefits
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Share in the company's long-term success
  • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Competitive Compensation based on experience and qualifications
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Opportunity to grow your career within a respected and employee-focused organization

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