Senior Project Manager/Vice President of Operations-Heavy Civil

Kimmel & Associates · United States

About the Company Our client is a privately held, full-service heavy civil and highway construction contractor based in Wisconsin. Founded in 2006, the company has grown to approximately 200 employees and generates roughly $100 million in annual revenue. The organization has built a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure and site development projects throughout the region. Its diverse capabilities include transportation infrastructure, large-scale site development, underground utilities, specialized civil construction, and seasonal winter services. Core Services

• Transportation Infrastructure: WisDOT roadways, highway construction, complex intersections, and airport grading
• Site Development: Commercial parks, residential subdivisions, industrial facilities, data centers, and power plants
• Underground Utilities: Storm sewer, water mains, and complete utility installation
• Specialty Civil Construction: Landfill cells, mine development, environmental cleanup, lake and pond dredging, and golf course shaping
• Winter Services: Commercial snow removal and bulk hauling

• Manage heavy civil projects from preconstruction through completion, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, forecasts, billing, cost controls, and profitability.
• Lead Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and field crews.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, subcontractors, materials, and project resources.
• Monitor project performance and take corrective action when necessary.

• Track project costs, forecasts, billing, and financial performance.
• Manage owner changes, change orders, subcontractor payments, and contractual obligations.
• Review estimates, schedules, and project financial projections.
• Ensure projects achieve or exceed established profit expectations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, state and local agencies, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients and resolve project challenges quickly and professionally.
• Participate in project negotiations, presentations, and key client meetings.

• Develop and mentor project management and field personnel.
• Promote a strong company-wide safety culture.
• Establish clear expectations for project execution, accountability, and performance.
• Earn the trust and respect of field teams while providing decisive leadership.

• Company-wide project management
• Field operations
• Equipment and fleet utilization
• Safety programs
• Staffing and resource allocation
• Financial and operational performance
• Strategic planning and business execution

• 10–15 years of experience in heavy civil construction project management.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Proven success delivering large and complex heavy civil projects safely and profitably.
• Experience with mass excavation, underground utilities, DOT/highway construction, and commercial or industrial site development.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, estimating, contracts, and project financial management.
• Advanced proficiency with construction scheduling and project management software.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and field personnel.
• Ability to build effective relationships with owners, government agencies, engineers, subcontractors, and employees.
• Willingness to travel periodically to regional job sites.

• Safety: Consistently maintain exceptional safety performance across managed operations.
• Profitability: Meet or exceed established project profit margins.
• Leadership: Earn the confidence of field personnel, project teams, and executive leadership.
• Operational Readiness: Demonstrate the ability to effectively oversee company-wide project management and field operations.

• $150,000–$180,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• 3 weeks PTO
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Defined career path to Vice President of Operations