Civil Construction Project Manager

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (On-site)

An established and growing heavy civil construction organization is seeking a Civil Construction Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure projects from preconstruction through final completion. This is an opportunity to take ownership of impactful work that improves communities while collaborating with experienced field leaders, engineers, subcontractors, and owners. With a history of delivering demanding construction programs, the firm focuses on exceptional workmanship, proactive safety practices, and building lasting partnerships with its customers.

This Role Offers

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term career growth with a financially stable organization.
• Take ownership of large-scale public works and infrastructure projects with meaningful impact across the area.
• Work alongside an experienced leadership group that values initiative, continuous learning, and career advancement.
• Be part of an organization that prioritizes workplace safety while maintaining high standards of project execution.
• Diverse project portfolio offering technical variety and career advancement opportunities.

Focus

• Direct all phases of heavy civil construction projects from project turnover through closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, procurement strategies, and execution plans.
• Monitor project financial performance through forecasting, cost controls, billing, change management, and reporting.
• Coordinate with superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to maintain successful project execution.
• Review contracts, specifications, drawings, and project documentation to ensure compliance with scope, schedule, and contractual requirements.
• Identify project risks early and implement proactive solutions to maintain schedule and profitability.
• Lead project meetings while maintaining consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote a culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support field operations by ensuring effective coordination of labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor activities.
• Deliver projects that consistently meet client expectations for quality, schedule, and financial performance.

Skill Set

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience within heavy civil construction, infrastructure, utilities, concrete, earthwork, water and wastewater, or closely related construction markets.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, scheduling, construction contracts, project controls, and construction sequencing.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple construction projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency with construction management platforms, Microsoft Office applications, and project planning tools.
• Strong interpersonal abilities with proven success leading teams, resolving challenges, and fostering productive stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with owners, consultants, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

Preferred Project Experience

Experience supporting one or more of the following project types is highly desirable.

• Municipal water infrastructure and environmental utility projects.
• Underground utility infrastructure.
• Large-scale infrastructure construction projects.
• Cast-in-place and reinforced concrete construction.
• Municipal pumping and utility infrastructure facilities.
• Earthwork and site development.
• Flood control or hydraulic infrastructure.
• Specialized foundation and ground support systems.

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