Project Manager - Civil Construction
SpawGlass
Apply to this job Houston, TX on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted April 27, 2025 Last posted November 2, 2025
Job description
As a Civil Construction Project Manager, you are responsible for leading infrastructure and site development projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery. You provide overall project leadership by aligning field operations, subcontractors, engineers, and owners around shared goals for schedule, cost, quality, and performance.
On a day‑to‑day basis, you manage the critical mechanics of project execution, including cost tracking and forecasting, schedule updates, subcontractor coordination, material and equipment procurement, RFIs and submittals, change management, and documentation. You work closely with superintendents and field teams to address site conditions, sequencing challenges, utility conflicts, and production impacts while ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and inspection requirements.
Experienced Project Managers take on expanded responsibility by leading multiple phases or scopes of work, mentoring Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers, supporting estimating and preconstruction activities, and managing more complex risk, cost, and schedule challenges. They contribute to improving project delivery processes, strengthening client relationships, and driving lessons‑learned initiatives across the organization.
Successful team members in this role excel at clear communication, disciplined cost and schedule control, and practical, solutions‑driven problem‑solving.
Your Skills
- Project Leadership & Planning
- Cost Management & Budget Control
- Procurement & Buyout
- Change Management
- Document & Drawing Management
- Quality Control & Closeout Support
- Client & Stakeholder Communication
- Risk Management & Issue Resolution
- Team Collaboration & Development
Your Background
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Previous project management experience on civil, heavy civil, or infrastructure projects such as site development, utilities, roadways, drainage, or concrete structures.
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Strong understanding of civil construction means and methods, including earthwork, grading, underground utilities, paving, and concrete construction.
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Proven ability to manage day‑to‑day project operations, subcontractor performance, cost tracking, and schedule adherence.
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Solid knowledge of project contracts, specifications, change management, and coordination with engineers and inspectors.
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Proficiency with project management and scheduling software.Excellent communication, organization, contract knowledge, and problem‑solving skills.
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Ability to perform in a fast‑paced field environment with tight schedules, evolving site conditions, and multiple stakeholders.
Total Rewards
- Employee ownership
- Competitive pay
- Profit sharing & project incentives
- Vehicle allowance & phone reimbursement
- Career development and continuing education assistance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with 6% match (traditional and Roth)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance with free eligible medications through Rx ‘n Go
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with SpawGlass contribution
- Physical and mental health wellness reimbursement (e.g. gym membership, yoga classes, massages, etc.)
SpawGlass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About this role
Summary
Manage infrastructure projects ensuring safety, schedule, cost, quality; lead teams and coordinate stakeholders.
Job title
Project Manager - Civil Construction
Experience level
proven experience in civil construction project management
Industry
civil construction
Location requirements
Houston, TX, on-site role, remote not specified
Salary
Not specified
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
project managementcost managementschedule managementsubcontractor coordinationprocore
Preferred skills
contract knowledgeproblem-solvingcommunicationsoftware proficiency
Specializations
civilinfrastructureutilitiesroadwaysconcrete
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Houston, TX, USA
On-site City