A growing heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Project Executive to take a leadership role within its project management organization. This is an opportunity for an accomplished heavy civil professional who wants broader ownership than a traditional Project Manager position. The successful candidate will oversee complex projects while also helping establish stronger project management processes, develop less-experienced staff, and support the continued growth of the organization. The ideal candidate understands the full lifecycle of a heavy civil project, from contract review and startup through cost control, forecasting, change management, billing, client management, and closeout. Responsibilities • Lead project turnover, startup, planning, and execution • Review contracts, scopes, project requirements, and risk • Coordinate closely with superintendents and field leadership • Manage project costs and financial forecasting • Identify, document, price, negotiate, and track change orders • Oversee RFIs, submittals, schedules, and project documentation • Manage progress billing and coordinate with accounting • Maintain strong client, owner, engineer, and general contractor relationships • Identify project risks and resolve issues proactively • Oversee project closeout • Develop and improve project management standards, systems, reporting, and processes • Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and project support staff • Help build a scalable project management organization as the company grows Qualifications • Significant project management experience within heavy civil construction • Strong understanding of project costs, forecasting, contracts, scope, change management, billing, and project controls • Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex construction projects • Strong experience working with field operations and experienced superintendents • Background in excavation, earthwork, utilities, infrastructure, site development, or similar self-performed civil construction • Strong judgment and ability to make decisions independently • Excellent communication with clients, field personnel, engineers, subcontractors, and internal leadership Strongly Preferred • Experience managing or mentoring Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers • Experience developing project management systems and processes • Experience within a structured heavy civil construction organization • Previous responsibility beyond managing an individual project portfolio A specific degree is less important than demonstrated heavy civil construction knowledge, leadership ability, judgment, and a track record of successful project execution. Compensation will be competitive for an experienced heavy civil leader and may include performance incentives, vehicle or vehicle allowance, and benefits. #toponehire