Project Manager - Heavy Civil
Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 DOE
Industry: Transportation, UDOT, Heavy Civil
A leading heavy civil contractor in the Salt Lake City market is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to oversee complex transportation and infrastructure projects. This is a key leadership role for someone experienced with UDOT, large roadway work, structures, and comprehensive civil construction operations.
Role Overview
As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for full project lifecycle management-from preconstruction and planning through execution, delivery, and closeout. You'll lead project teams, manage client relationships, and drive successful outcomes on high‑visibility projects across northern Utah.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead heavy civil and transportation projects for UDOT and local municipalities.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, and financial performance.
- Coordinate with engineers, owners, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Oversee construction activities to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to project engineers and field staff.
- Support estimating, preconstruction, procurement, and risk management activities.
- Ensure project milestones and deliverables are met with excellence.
Required Qualifications
- 8-10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction project management.
- Strong background in UDOT projects-roadways, bridges, structures, grading, utilities.
- Proven ability to manage large, complex transportation projects.
- Strong understanding of DOT specifications, permitting, and compliance.
- Exceptional communication, organization, and leadership abilities.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple stakeholders.
What's Offered
- Competitive salary $140K-$160K DOE.
- Excellent benefits and performance‑driven culture.
- Long‑term stability with a highly reputable Utah contractor.
- Opportunities for advancement into executive leadership.
- Strong team environment with emphasis on quality and professionalism.
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