The Civil Project Manager directs site development and infrastructure projects from bid to closeout, owning safety, schedule, quality, and cost. Responsibilities span takeoffs and estimating for earthwork and utilities, contract administration, and financial tracking. In the field, the manager mentors crews, liaises with owners and engineers, and leverages project software to deliver on budget.
location: Detroit, Michigan
job type: Permanent
salary: $115,000 - 120,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: No Degree Required
responsibilities:
- Lead civil estimating, takeoffs, and value engineering for earthwork, utilities, concrete, and roadway projects.
- Direct total project execution to meet strict safety, schedule, quality, and profitability targets.
- Oversee commercial administration, including trade contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and monthly billing.
- Supervise and mentor on-site teams while conducting site visits to ensure adherence to plans and safety standards.
- Serve as the primary liaison to owners, engineers, architects, and inspectors to resolve challenges and build relationships.
- Manage project controls, budgets, and scheduling using MS Office and civil construction technologies.
qualifications:
Proven full-lifecycle management of civil projects from bid to closeout, specializing in earthwork, utilities, concrete, and roadway operations.
Hands-on pre-construction and estimating expertise, including plan and geotechnical analysis, quantity takeoffs, and competitive bid development.
Comprehensive commercial and financial control, with demonstrated experience in contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and job-cost forecasting.
Strong field leadership and safety management, including enforcing safety programs, directing site staff, and coordinating with municipal inspectors and testing agencies.
Technical proficiency in construction scheduling (Primavera P6/MS Project), GPS machine control, advanced Excel reporting, and relevant civil experience (DOT/municipal); PE, PMP, or related degree preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.