Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager - Milwaukee at CyberCoders
Job Description
Job Description
A well-established construction and excavation firm specializing in earthwork, underground utilities, and design-assist projects is seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Project Manager. This role requires strong communication skills and proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships efficiently and effectively. The Project Manager will report directly to the company's President.
Who You Are:
If you're a self-starter with a sharp eye for detail and at least a decade of experience in project management within the heavy civil construction space, we want to hear from you.
What We Offer:
- Paid vacation
- Fully reimbursed health insurance
- Competitive salary
- Company vehicle
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) retirement plan
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning
- Develop initial project schedules and work plans in collaboration with the team
- Communicate updates and adjust plans throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinate resource allocation to meet budget and timeline goals
Field Operations
- Promote and monitor safe work practices on-site
- Review daily field reports, verify production quantities, and oversee cost and safety metrics
- Maintain weekly progress updates with the project team
- Liaise with subcontractors, vendors, and clients throughout construction
- Collaborate with internal teams including operations, superintendents, and leadership
- Support the development of emerging foremen and junior project staff
- Identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings
- Proactively manage project risks
Financial Oversight
- Price and negotiate change orders with clients or general contractors
- Track and report financial performance to senior leadership
- Conduct monthly cost-to-complete analyses
- Coordinate with accounting on billing and extra work documentation
- Manage project closeout, including final quantities and payments
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy civil construction project management
- Proven track record of accountability and leadership
- Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset
- Skilled in scheduling and financial management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
Benefits
Competitive Base Salary
Lucrative Bonuses
100% Medical, Dental, & Vision Employer Paid
- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/31/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at [email protected] to make arrangements.
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