| Location | Houston, TX |
| Salary | $140,000–$180,000 Per Year |
Heavy Civil Construction Manager
Houston, TX
$140,000 - $180,000 Base Salary
️ Full-Time | Field Leadership
Lead Projects. Drive Results. Own the Jobsite.
We're partnering with a well-established and growing heavy civil construction contractor seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the successful execution of large-scale infrastructure and civil construction projects.
This is not a desk job. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who thrives in the field, can lead crews, manage costs, solve problems, and keep projects moving safely and efficiently from groundbreaking through completion.
As the senior field leader on-site, you'll play a critical role in project performance, workforce leadership, safety compliance, budget management, and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all day-to-day field operations on assigned projects
Oversee labor productivity, manpower planning, and project execution
Manage subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel
Monitor project schedules, budgets, quantities, and installed costs
Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project documentation
Track and document change orders, delays, claims, and field conditions
Manage purchasing activities within approved budgets
Maintain accurate project reports, schedules, cost tracking, and daily logs
Review and submit progress quantities and billing information
Partner closely with Project Managers and Regional Operations leadership
Promote and enforce OSHA, company, and client safety standards
Drive project completion while maintaining quality, profitability, and client expectations
What We're Looking For
8+ years of supervisory experience in heavy civil construction
Proven experience leading large field operations and project teams
Strong understanding of scheduling, budgeting, and cost control
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders while maintaining project momentum
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Engineering degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and field experience
Ability and willingness to travel as required by project demands
Why Join?
$140,000 - $180,000 Base Salary
High-visibility leadership role with significant autonomy
Opportunity to manage complex heavy civil projects
Direct impact on project success, profitability, and operations
Growing organization with a strong project pipeline
Long-term career advancement opportunities
If you're a proven heavy civil construction leader who knows how to build strong teams, control costs, maintain safety, and deliver projects successfully, we'd like to speak with you.
Apply today or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.
Pay Details: $140,000.00 to $180,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Reinaldo Espinosa
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