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Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager


Job Location:

Denver, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 85000 - 130000
Posted: 1 October 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Heavy Civil Project Manager Underground Utilities

Location: North Denver CO & Other Nationwide projects Travel required
Compensation: $85000$130000 annually based on experience plus bonus eligibility

We are recruiting a Project Manager for a heavy civil contractor specializing in underground utilities water and sewer construction. The company serves clients nationwide with projects typically lasting one to three years.

This role combines hands-on project leadership with time at the corporate office. Expect to travel approximately three out of four weeks each month including overnight stays as project needs require. The company covers business travel lodging and per diem.

What youll do
  • Manage underground utility water and sewer projects from preconstruction through closeout.

  • Promote a strong safety culture through site visits planning and coordination with field leadership.

  • Develop project budgets scopes of work schedules and execution plans.

  • Review drawings specifications permits and contract requirements; identify and resolve project issues.

  • Coordinate with customers engineers superintendents crews and subcontractors providing clear project updates.

  • Lead preconstruction meetings manage subcontractor schedules review invoices and track costs and changes.

  • Maintain accurate project documentation and monitor progress against budget and schedule.

  • Use HCSS HeavyJob Vista View Bluebeam P6 and Microsoft Project to support daily project management.

What were looking for
  • At least two years of experience in heavy civil underground utility construction; project management experience is preferred.

  • Experience with water or sewer construction and an understanding of field operations scheduling cost control and contract administration.

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

  • An estimating background is helpful.

  • A degree in Construction Management or Engineering is preferred.

  • Proficiency with common office software including Excel Word and Outlook.

  • A valid drivers license and willingness to travel nationwide on the schedule described above.

Compensation and benefits

The company offers a competitive salary annual bonus eligibility a vehicle and/or car allowance and company-covered travel lodging and per diem. Benefits include medical dental vision life insurance a 401(k) match paid time off and health savings and flexible spending account options.

If youre ready to lead complex underground utility projects and work closely with both field and office teams we welcome a confidential conversation.

If you are interested in this Project Manager position please apply!
Or you can email with a copy of your resume for further confidential consideration!

Required Experience:

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