Project Manager-Heavy Civil Construction

Kimmel & Associates Inc.

• $80K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
  • 2-7 years of relevant construction experience
  • Experience in heavy civil construction strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with UDOT projects or similar public infrastructure work beneficial
  • Professional communication skills and client relationship management abilities
  • Willingness to pursue new business opportunities
  • On-site presence required in Southern Utah market

Responsibilities

  • Manage project documentation and administrative requirements
  • Oversee subcontractors, suppliers, and project schedules
  • Develop project estimates, budgets, and billing
  • Assist onsite management with project financial tracking
  • Coordinate with field supervisors for project execution
  • Represent the company in client communications
  • Participate in contract negotiations and prepare marketing materials

Benefits

  • 80% of medical premium covered by the company
  • HSA with $250 individual / $500 family contributions
  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%
  • Paid holidays and a minimum of two weeks vacation per year
  • Bonus opportunities and employee referral bonus
  • Safety incentive programs
Full Job Description
About the Position

We are seeking a Project Manager to join the team in Hurricane, Utah, supporting heavy civil projects throughout the St. George area.

The Project Manager will report to the department head at the corporate office and work closely with field supervisors, project owners, and contract field management. This individual will serve as an important representative of the company in client relationships and contract negotiations and will help transition awarded projects to the onsite project management and field teams for successful execution.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, hardworking construction professionalwho understands heavy civil construction, can manage multiple project requirements, communicates professionally with clients, and is willing to help identify and pursue new sources of work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage project documentation and administrative requirements, including change orders, RFIs, RFPs, submittals, and related paperwork.
  • Manage subcontractors, suppliers, project schedules, and other project resources.
  • Develop estimates, quantity takeoffs, project budgets, and billings for assigned projects.
  • Assist onsite management with monthly project billings and financial tracking.
  • Coordinate closely with field supervisors and onsite project management to support successful project execution.
  • Represent the company professionally in communications and relationships with project owners, clients, and contract representatives.
  • Participate in contract negotiations and other client-facing activities.
  • Prepare marketing materials, prequalification packages, and other documentation for prospective clients.
  • Assist field teams as needed to keep projects moving efficiently and address project challenges.
  • Help identify, develop, and secure alternative sources of work and new business opportunities.
  • Support projects involving bridges, earthwork, underground and wet utilities, asphalt, and other heavy civil scopes.
  • Perform other project management and business development responsibilities as required.

Requirements
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
  • 2-7 years of relevant construction experience.
  • Experience in heavy civil construction is strongly preferred.
  • Underground utilities experience is a plus.
  • Experience with UDOT projects or similar public infrastructure work is beneficial.
  • Familiarity with bridges, earthwork, underground/wet utilities, asphalt, or aggregate operations is preferred.
  • Bid2Win experience is a plus but not required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 is a plus but not required.
  • Ability to understand estimates, takeoffs, budgets, schedules, billings, and project documentation.
  • Professional communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Willingness to pursue new business opportunities and alternative sources of work.
  • Must be available to work in person in the Southern Utah market.

Project Details
  • Project Types: UDOT prime work, bridges, earthwork, underground/wet utilities, asphalt, and aggregate
  • Typical Project Size: $100,000-$3 million
  • Primary Project Area: St. George, Utah and surrounding Southern Utah markets
  • Work Environment: In-person

Benefits
  • $80,000-$120,000 base salary, depending on experience
  • Medical insurance with the company paying 80% of the premium
  • HSA with company contributions of $250 individual / $500 family
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5% of gross pay
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation - minimum of two weeks per year based on hours worked
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Safety incentive programs

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