Project Manager-Heavy Highway
$140,000–$200,000 year
On-siteLouisville, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Direct all phases of heavy highway construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout, managing schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls. Lead project teams while coordinating field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to resolve challenges proactively. Build relationships with DOT representatives, owners, engineering firms, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and contractual requirements. Monitor financial performance, oversee contract administration and change order management, and provide regular updates to executive leadership. Manage projects valued between $20 million and $100 million involving self-performed excavation, embankment, grading, drainage, and blasting operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred
- Minimum of seven years of Project Management experience within heavy highway or heavy civil construction
- Demonstrated success managing DOT-funded highway and transportation infrastructure projects
- Experience leading projects valued between $20 million and $100 million
- Strong knowledge of self-performed excavation, embankment, grading, drainage systems, underground utilities, crushed stone placement, and blasting operations
- Proficiency with construction management platforms such as HCSS, Primavera P6, Procore, or comparable software
- Thorough understanding of scheduling, budgeting, cost forecasting, contract administration, and project controls
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary construction teams on large, complex projects
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with owners, subcontractors, and internal leadership
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
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