Construction Project Manager – Heavy Civil
Location: Orem, UT
Join WW Clyde – Where You Work Matters
WW Clyde has been shaping the Intermountain West with award-winning heavy-civil projects since 1926. From highways and bridges to site-development and water infrastructure, we combine innovation, safety, and a people-first culture to deliver quality work and long-term careers. If you are passionate about leading field teams, driving schedules, and controlling costs on complex civil projects, we invite you to build the future with us in Utah.
Job Summary
The Construction Project Manager – Heavy Civil oversees planning, coordination, and execution of mid- to large-scale civil projects (typically $10 – $80 million). You will be accountable for schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction—guiding superintendents, subcontractors, and engineers from pre-construction through close-out.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish project goals, procedures, and performance standards aligned with WW Clyde’s project-management guide.
- Build detailed CPM schedules and track progress, cost reports, and forecasts; present monthly updates to Area Management.
- Plan and staff field positions, partnering with regional department heads and HR.
- Lead subcontractor buy-out, contract administration, and change-order negotiations.
- Resolve design conflicts, material issues, and field challenges in collaboration with owners, designers, and suppliers.
- Direct on-site Superintendents to maintain productivity, quality, and safety targets.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and owner-specific regulations.
- Utilize construction technology (P6, HCSS HeavyJob, Procore, BIM, drones, GPS) to improve efficiency and documentation.
- Support business development by nurturing client relationships and assisting with estimates and proposals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of heavy-civil construction experience with 3+ years in project-management roles.
- Proven success delivering roadway, bridge, utility, earthwork, or site-development projects ($10 – $80 M).
- Proficient with scheduling, cost-control, and project-management software (P6, P6-like, or similar).
- Strong knowledge of plans, specs, equipment, and civil construction methods.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Willingness to work on remote projects if needed.
Why Work for WW Clyde?
- Competitive Compensation & Performance Bonus
- 401(k) Match & Profit Sharing
- Company Truck + Fuel Card or Monthly Vehicle Allowance
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
- Stability & Reputation: Nearly 100 years of heavy-civil excellence and a strong backlog of diverse projects
Posting Closes: Open until filled
W.W. Clyde & Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
