Project Manager (Earthmoving & Civil Construction)

Project Manager – Earthmoving & Civil Construction

Location: Sterling Heights

Job Type: Full-Time

A Project Manager is needed to support earthmoving and civil utility construction projects.

This role oversees planning, scheduling, subcontractors, equipment logistics, and execution from

preconstruction through closeout. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for field

teams, clients, and leadership while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and on budget.

What You’ll Do

• Manage earthwork, excavation, site development, and utility construction projects

• Coordinate project schedules, materials, equipment delivery, and manpower

• Lead jobsite startup including permitting compliance, mobilization, and staging

• Conduct regular jobsite visits to ensure quality, safety, and production alignment

• Manage subcontractor performance, scopes, and contract requirements

• Track project budgets, cost-to-complete, and pay applications

• Support estimating with takeoffs, site walks, and proposal preparation

• Maintain communication with owners, GCs, inspectors, and field crews

• Identify and manage change orders, delays, and risks

• Oversee project documentation, RFIs, submittals, and daily logs

• Drive project closeout tasks including punch list and turnover documentation

What We’re Looking For

• Experience managing civil construction or earthmoving projects

Understanding of excavation, site development, soil management, and grading

• Comfortable coordinating multiple crews, equipment, and subcontract trades

• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to work in the field regularly and provide hands-on leadership

• Proficiency with project management tools (Excel, Bluebeam, MS Project)

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to jobsites

Preferred Experience

• Background working with utility contractors, site contractors, or heavy civil firms

• Experience with DOT, municipal, or private development projects

• Familiarity with estimating and project setup workflows

What You Get

• Competitive salary and performance incentives

• Vehicle or mileage reimbursement for field travel

• Opportunity to lead visible, career-building projects

• Growth into Senior PM, Operations leadership, or Estimating roles

Who Thrives Here

• Field-first leaders who value accountability, safety and positive culture