Project Manager - Heavy Civil & DOT
$110,000–$110,000 year
On-siteWichita, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Manage heavy civil projects from preconstruction handoff through final completion and closeout, overseeing budgets, schedules, forecasts, contracts, and overall financial performance. Coordinate with KDOT, municipalities, engineering departments, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal field teams while reviewing plans, specifications, estimates, and scopes before construction begins. Partner with superintendents to develop practical schedules and resource plans, track production and costs, and prepare subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and pay applications. Identify risks early and develop solutions before they affect the project, maintaining clear communication regarding status, risks, and financials. Attend owner meetings, progress meetings, and site visits as required. Support estimating and bid reviews when needed. This mostly office-based role in Wichita involves periodic travel to job sites and agency meetings.
Required Qualifications
- At least 5 years of project management experience in heavy civil, heavy highway, roadway, bridge, concrete, utility, or municipal construction
- Experience managing DOT, municipal, or comparable public infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of project budgets, cost forecasting, scheduling, change management, billing, and contract administration
- Ability to read and interpret civil plans, specifications, estimates, and contract documents
- Experience coordinating self-performed field work, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and public-agency stakeholders
- Working knowledge of heavy civil construction methods, production rates, equipment needs, and field operations
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work primarily from the Wichita office while attending site and owner meetings as needed
- A valid driver's license and ability to travel to projects throughout the regional service area
Desired Qualifications
- Direct experience with KDOT requirements, documentation, and project delivery
- Familiarity with Wichita-area municipalities, public works departments, and local engineering firms
- Experience managing concrete paving, bridge, storm sewer, waterline, underground utility, earthwork, or roadway projects
- Experience working for a self-performing heavy civil contractor
- Estimating, preconstruction, or bid-review experience
- Existing relationships with regional subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and agency representatives
- A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- Experience using heavy civil project management, cost-control, scheduling, and document-management software
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