Traveling Heavy Civil Project Manager

Location: Traveling role – Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana & other nearby states

Compensation: $100,000–$180,000 total compensation, depending on experience, bonuses, and travel pay.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager to oversee site development and utility construction projects, primarily for large-scale solar farms and data centers.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of heavy civil construction experience and can manage projects from planning through completion while coordinating crews, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and jobsite safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction operations and project schedules.
• Oversee site grading, earthwork, underground utilities, and site development.
• Coordinate subcontractors, field crews, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, quality, and safety.
• Communicate with owners, engineers, and project teams.
• Travel to active jobsites throughout the Midwest.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of heavy civil construction experience.
• Experience managing site development, earthwork, or utility projects.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel and stay on-site for extended periods.

Travel & Compensation

• Projects are located throughout Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana.
• Expect to spend at least two weeks at a jobsite before returning home.
• Candidates living within the region may have opportunities to get home more frequently, depending on project location and schedule.
• Total compensation ranges from $100,000 to $180,000, including applicable bonuses and travel pay, depending on experience and overall compensation structure.
• Send resume to mitchell.guerrieri@gogpac.com for more information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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