Job Description
Senior Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction
Salt Lake County and Surrounding Areas
Salary: $110,000 - $160,000 DOE
Full-Time | Self-Performing Contractor (Excavation, Wet Utilities, Grading, Paving):
Are you a seasoned Project Manager with hands-on experience in heavy civil construction, particularly in excavation, underground utilities, grading, and paving? If you’ve worked for self-performing contractors and are looking for a long-term opportunity to take full ownership of challenging projects—this might be the right fit for you.
What’s in It for You:
- Competitive Salary: $110K–$160K DOE
- Annual Bonus Program
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
- Company Vehicle or Allowance
- Relocation Assistance Available
Your Role:
As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be the lead on large-scale heavy civil projects (public and private), with responsibility for full lifecycle project management and direct supervision of both office and field teams.
You’ll oversee:
- Pre-construction planning and project setup
- Cost control and forecasting
- Scheduling and critical path management
- Full P&L ownership
- Subcontractor and client coordination
- Safety compliance and risk mitigation
What You Bring:
- 7+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction (wet utilities, excavation, grading, paving)
- Proven track record managing self-perform crews and subcontractors
- Experience leading projects valued over $50M
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as HCSS, Bluebeam, P6, Agtek, Bid2Win, Trimble, etc.