Senior Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

Location: Lehi, Utah
Compensation: $120,000–$180,000 Base Salary
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Position Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Project Manager for an established heavy civil contractor in the Lehi, Utah market.

This is a senior-level leadership position for someone with a strong heavy civil background who is ready to take ownership of larger, more complex projects while also providing leadership and mentorship to Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and field teams.

Projects can range from approximately $10M to $200M and include water/wastewater treatment facilities, structural concrete, excavation, site development, river diversions, and other major civil infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of civil construction project management experience and a demonstrated ability to lead complex projects from planning through successful completion.

Project Types

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred:

Water and wastewater treatment plants
Heavy civil construction
Excavation and site development
Structural concrete
Concrete tanks and treatment structures
River and stream diversions
Bridges and dams
Roadway and infrastructure improvements
Infrastructure rehabilitation

Key Responsibilities

Lead complex heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout
Maintain overall responsibility for project schedule, budget, safety, quality, and financial performance
Oversee projects ranging from approximately $10M to $200M
Lead and mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and other project personnel
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, field personnel, and internal departments
Lead project reviews and provide accurate financial reporting and cost forecasting
Serve as a senior point of contact for owners, engineers, agencies, and other project stakeholders
Manage and review project schedules, budgets, contracts, and documentation
Oversee RFIs, submittals, procurement tracking, and design clarifications
Manage change orders, progress billings, pay applications, and change management
Identify schedule, cost, and constructability risks before they impact the project
Resolve field issues and coordinate solutions between operations, design teams, and ownership
Maintain strong project documentation and progress reporting
Ensure adherence to company safety and quality-control standards
Support project teams directly when complex execution challenges arise
Manage punch lists, closeout documentation, turnover, and final project completion
Develop project personnel and help strengthen the overall operations team

Required Qualifications

10+ years of Civil Construction Project Management experience
Proven experience managing large and technically complex civil construction projects
Experience with projects ranging from approximately $10M–$200M
Strong understanding of heavy civil construction means, methods, scheduling, budgeting, and cost controls
Experience with water/wastewater, structural concrete, excavation, site development, or comparable infrastructure construction
Demonstrated experience managing project financials, forecasting, schedules, contracts, and change orders
Strong leadership and team-development abilities
Ability to mentor and develop PMs, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and other project personnel
Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to effectively represent the contractor with owners, engineers, agencies, and other stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent construction experience will also be considered

Construction Technology

Experience with construction management and scheduling platforms such as:

Procore or similar construction management software
Primavera P6
Phoenix
Bluebeam
ComputerEase
Microsoft Excel
Google Workspace
Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

OSHA 10 certification
First Aid/AED certification
Confined-space training
Fall-protection training
Advanced construction scheduling and project controls experience

Compensation

Base Salary: $120,000–$180,000

Final compensation will depend on experience, project history, technical background, and overall level of responsibility previously managed.

Benefits

The overall compensation package includes:

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Referral program
Company vehicle or vehicle stipend
Company phone or phone stipend

Ideal Candidate

The strongest candidate will be a Senior Project Manager with a true heavy civil background who has successfully managed large, complex projects and is comfortable owning both the operational and financial sides of construction.

This is not simply a Project Manager position with a more senior title. The individual will be expected to provide leadership across the project team, make high-level decisions, communicate directly with key stakeholders, and take accountability for overall project success.

Candidates with strong backgrounds in water/wastewater treatment plants, structural concrete, excavation, site development, dams, bridges, or other complex civil infrastructure are particularly encouraged to apply.

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