Heavy Civil Project Manager

Heavy Civil Project Manager

2401 S. Broadway Ave., Moore, OK 73160 | Full-Time | Salary

Build Your Career with Silver Star Construction

Silver Star Construction is looking for an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager to join our employee-owned team. This position will oversee projects throughout the OKC Metro and surrounding areas , providing leadership and coordination from project handoff through completion.

We are looking for a project leader who takes ownership, communicates effectively, and consistently demonstrates our core values of Safety, Dependability, Relationships, Innovation, and Quality .

Position Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the overall success of assigned projects, including safety, scheduling, budgeting, quality control, materials, subcontractors, customer communication, and project documentation . The successful candidate will work closely with field supervision, operations, estimating, safety, vendors, subcontractors, and project owners to keep projects moving efficiently and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain safety and quality as top priorities throughout every project.

- Serve as the primary contact for project-related safety concerns and emergencies.

- Immediately report suspected drug or alcohol impairment to the Safety Director.

- Recognize that this is a safety-sensitive position involving heavy equipment and roadway/highway construction.

- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while keeping work on schedule and within budget .

- Partner with estimators to review project costs and prepare and process change orders.

- Participate with Superintendents and the Safety Department in developing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) before field operations begin.

- Coordinate daily project needs with Superintendents, equipment and trucking dispatch, Safety, Shop, testing laboratories, asphalt plants, suppliers, and other internal departments.

- Act as a primary point of contact for owners, developers, general contractors, general superintendents, and field foremen .

- Establish project goals, procedures, performance expectations, and operational standards consistent with company policies and contract requirements.

- Work with the Vice President of Operations to address construction issues, complaints, work procedures, and project challenges.

- Monitor material purchasing and deliveries to ensure compliance with project budgets and schedules.

- Oversee Quality Control testing and verify that work meets project specifications.

- Track project performance and provide administrative direction to help ensure timely and profitable completion.

- Represent Silver Star Construction at project meetings, planning meetings, and strategy sessions.

- Work with the President/Vice President of Operations on the financial administration of contracts while maintaining strong customer relationships.

- Prepare requisitions and coordinate the procurement of materials and supplies.

- Obtain required permits and coordinate inspections with municipalities and other governing agencies.

- Review and communicate plans, specifications, and contract requirements with office staff, field personnel, subcontractors, and clients.

- Prepare and maintain project progress reports and related documentation.

- Participate in project handoff meetings and obtain all applicable plans, specifications, drawings, quantities, and bid information from the estimating team.

- Ensure the project team understands the scope, schedule, budget, and requirements necessary for successful project completion.

- Maintain strong cost and quality controls while working to achieve customer satisfaction.

- Identify potential safety concerns and work with the Safety Director to implement corrective measures.

- Review customer contracts to verify that the final scope aligns with the original bid and project specifications.

- Review subcontract agreements and purchase orders to ensure required documentation is complete before work begins or materials are ordered.

- Verify that subcontractors have executed contracts and required insurance documentation in place.

- Provide the Vice President of Operations with project information, including plans, materials, quantities, equipment requirements, and labor-hour projections.

- Maintain professional communication with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.

- Communicate project schedules and expectations to subcontractors and ensure they understand their responsibilities.

- Identify project deficiencies and provide practical solutions or recommendations.

- Help coordinate resources and personnel to keep projects progressing efficiently.

Qualifications & Requirements

- 3–5 years of project management experience preferred , preferably in heavy civil or highway construction.

- High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. College degree preferred but not required.

- Valid driving record with 5 points or fewer .

- OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred .

- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, specifications, and contract documents.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Comfortable communicating through phone, email, computer, tablet, and other technology.

- Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities.

- Strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, HCSS products, and Vista by Viewpoint preferred.

- Ability to prioritize tasks, organize resources, and develop realistic action plans.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in changing field conditions.

- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

- Willingness to work extended hours when necessary to meet project goals.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

- Ability to meet deadlines and communicate proactively when adjustments are needed.

- Adaptable and able to respond effectively to schedule changes, delays, and unexpected project conditions.

- Reliable attendance and punctuality.

- Demonstrated dependability and willingness to take responsibility for assigned work.

- Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain positive working relationships with employees, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.

- Team-oriented approach with a willingness to both give and receive feedback.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary based on skills and experience

- Health, dental, and vision insurance

- Life insurance

- Short-term disability

- 401(k)

- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

- Paid Time Off (PTO)

- 6 paid holidays

- Opportunity to grow with an employee-owned Oklahoma construction company

Join the Silver Star Team

If you are an experienced construction professional who takes pride in safety, quality, teamwork, and delivering projects successfully , we want to hear from you.

EOE – All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Apply in person at 220 Industrial Blvd., Moore, OK 73160 , online at silverstarconst.com , or call (405) 317-7680 for assistance.