Civil Construction Project Manager
$110,000–$130,000 year
On-site · Houston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Civil Construction Project Manager to oversee sitework, earthwork, excavation, underground utilities, and concrete scopes for commercial and industrial projects in the Houston area. This field-focused role involves managing civil construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination; leading kickoff, creating work plans, and setting expectations with field teams and subcontractors; reviewing drawings and specifications with emphasis on earthwork, utilities, site concrete, and dirt-moving operations; visiting job sites to monitor progress, verify quantities, resolve issues, and support field leadership; evaluating subcontractor performance, tracking production, and ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and quality; managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation; collaborating with Superintendents, engineers, clients, and inspectors to maintain clear communication and project alignment; monitoring costs and forecasting budget performance; supporting project safety and addressing site concerns; and assisting with closeout, punchlists, and turnover documentation.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in civil construction
- Strong background in excavation, utilities, earthwork, grading, concrete flatwork, and site development
- Ability to read and interpret civil plans, profiles, details, and specifications
- Comfortable spending significant time onsite supporting field operations
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with construction scheduling, estimating support, and cost tracking
- Proficiency in construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms
- Effective communicator with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to job sites as needed
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in civil construction
- Strong leadership and communication
- Procore/Bluebeam experience
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel
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