Heavy Civil Project Manager - Dam & Marine Infrastructure

Massman Construction Co.

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10-12 years of relevant heavy civil construction experience, particularly on dam, marine, or water infrastructure projects
  • Minimum 5 years in a construction leadership role (e.g., Project Manager, Construction Manager)
  • Strong knowledge of heavy civil and marine construction methods such as mass concrete, hydraulic structures, and pile driving
  • Proven management experience overseeing field execution, costs, and subcontractors
  • Track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6, HCSS, and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of dam and marine infrastructure projects from planning to closeout
  • Manage field operations and teams ensuring safety and project quality
  • Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration
  • Coordinate effectively with clients, agencies, and internal teams
  • Act as primary contact with clients and USACE representatives
  • Provide technical oversight for construction activities related to dams and marine works
  • Develop and review engineering deliverables and lead site inspections
  • Mentor junior staff to foster professional growth

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance
  • Health Savings Account contributions
  • Generous profit-sharing program
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
  • Total wellbeing workplace program
  • Competitive time off package including vacation, sick, and holidays
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a reputable organization
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

The Heavy Civil Project Manager leads the construction delivery of complex dam, marine, and water infrastructure projects from pre-construction through field execution and closeout. This role is responsible for means and methods, field operations, cost, schedule, subcontractor/vendor management, and owner coordination, particularly with on USACE projects.

He or she also reinforces Massman's Incident & Injury Free Initiative along with our corporate mission and vision statement in the daily performance of their work.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of complex dam and marine infrastructure projects, overseeing planning, design, construction, and closeout
  • Manage field operations, superintendents, project engineers, craft labor, and subcontractors/vendors to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery
  • Oversee project controls, including scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, and contract administration
  • Coordinate with clients, agencies, engineers, and internal teams to align goals and ensure smooth project progression
  • Serve as primary point of contact with owners, USACE representatives, inspectors, and design partners
  • Provide technical oversight for all dam and marine construction activities including embankments, outlet works, spillways, cofferdams, and dewatering systems
  • Develop and review engineering deliverables including calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and proposals
  • Participate in and lead field investigations and site inspections as needed
  • Mentor and develop other engineers and junior staff, fostering team growth and professional development
  • Represent the company professionally in meetings with clients, regulatory bodies, and industry partners
  • Maintain a strong safety, environmental, and quality focus throughout all project phases

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10-12 years of relevant experience in heavy civil construction, with demonstrated experience on dam, marine, or water infrastructure projects
  • Minimum 5 years in a construction leadership role (Project Manager, Construction Manager, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of heavy civil and marine construction methods, including mass and structural concrete, hydraulic steel structures, drilled shafts, and pile driving
  • Proven experience managing field execution, cost control, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Proven leadership skills with a track record of successfully managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget
  • Proficiency with Primavera P6, HCSS, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with owners, inspectors, and craft leadership
  • OSHA 30 certification required
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred but not required (construction leadership prioritized)
  • Familiarity with USACE standards and processes preferred

Travel Requirements:

  • Travel required to active construction sites
  • Periodic project-based relocation may be required depending on workload and staffing needs

Company Perks:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Illness insurance
  • Company paid disability and life insurance
  • Health Savings Account contribution and medical premium discounts
  • Generous profit-sharing program
  • 401(k) retirement savings program with a company match
  • Workplace total wellbeing program
  • Competitive time off package including vacation, sick, and holiday pay
  • Career advancement opportunities with a reputable and established organization

Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.

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