Project Manager

Some contractors talk about integrity and safety. Our client has been living those values on jobsites across the Twin Cities for more than five decades. As a family-owned, premier heavy civil contractor in Minnesota, they've built their reputation not just on earthwork done right — but on a culture where people are genuinely treated as the company's most valuable asset. This is an organization with a deep backlog, a diverse project portfolio, and the kind of stability that only comes from consistently delivering complex work safely, on budget, and on schedule. If you've been managing heavy civil or earthwork projects and you're ready for a seat where your decisions carry real weight, this opportunity is worth a serious look.What You'll OwnOwn the full project lifecycle — from pre-construction planning through final closeout — across earthwork, site grading, demolition, road construction, underground utilities, and earth retention scopesBuild and maintain project schedules, keeping field crews, subcontractors, and owners aligned on milestones and deadlinesDrive project financials: manage budgets, control costs, review pay applications, and flag variances before they compoundServe as the primary point of contact for owners, general contractors, municipalities, and utility authorities — building the kind of trust that generates repeat workCoordinate permitting, plan reviews, utility locates, and agency submittals to keep projects moving without delaysPartner closely with field superintendents to sequence work, allocate equipment, and solve on-site challenges before they impact the scheduleContribute to preconstruction takeoffs and estimating, bringing field reality into bid strategyChampion a zero-incident safety culture — not as a policy requirement, but as a personal standardPrepare project status reports, meeting minutes, and documentation for both internal leadership and external stakeholdersRequirementsHands-on experience managing heavy civil, earthwork, grading, or site construction projects — you understand the dirt side of this business, not just the paperworkA track record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget, with the lessons learned to prove itThe ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans, specifications, and survey dataProficiency with construction management and scheduling software (experience with Procore, P6, or equivalent is a plus)Strong communication skills — equally comfortable in an owner meeting and on a jobsite with the crewA degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be consideredFamiliarity with MnDOT, municipal, or airport construction processes is a plusThe character to thrive in an integrity-first culture where doing the job right matters more than doing it fastBenefitsCompetitive compensation commensurate with experienceOur client has operated for over five decades on the belief that their people are their greatest asset — that philosophy is reflected in how they compensate and care for their teamA stable, family-owned environment where long tenure is the norm and your contributions are recognized by the people actually running the companyThe resources, equipment, and organizational backing to do your job at a high level without fighting for what you needCompensation and benefits details will be shared with candidates who advance in the process