Position Overview

S.J. Louis Construction is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil and underground infrastructure projects from preconstruction through closeout. This is a senior role with full accountability for project outcomes across safety, schedule, budget, quality, and client relationships on projects including large-diameter pipeline installations, pump stations, deep utility systems, and heavy civil work. This is a hybrid position with time split between the office, home, and project sites. S.J. Louis covers all project-related travel expenses and pays a daily per diem for overnight assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution
  • Manage all project phases from planning and procurement through construction, startup, and closeout
  • Set up project team structure, communication schedules, and decision-making processes
  • Coordinate subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, vendors, and municipal stakeholders
  • Lead owner-architect-contractor meetings and serve as the main point of contact for clients
  • Mentor and develop Project Engineers and Project Managers on the team
• Financial Management
  • Manage project budget, cost forecasting, and margin performance
  • Lead subcontractor buyout and handle contract administration
  • Process and negotiate change orders from identification through documentation and approval
  • Approve invoices and keep job cost reporting accurate and current
• Schedule and Technical Oversight
  • Build and manage CPM schedules, milestone plans, and rolling look-aheads
  • Coordinate long-lead procurement to protect the schedule
  • Review and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, and utility drawings
  • Oversee construction sequencing for critical tie-ins, shutdowns, and bypass operations
  • Identify and work through field conflicts and constructability issues early
• Safety and Quality
  • Enforce OSHA standards, company safety policies, and applicable municipal utility requirements
  • Set quality expectations at project start and verify work through inspections and documentation
  • Maintain complete project records that support decision-making and protect against claims

Required Experience

• 10 to 15 years of construction project management experience in heavy civil or underground utility work
• At least 7 years managing projects involving underground utilities, large-diameter pipelines, pump stations, or heavy civil infrastructure
• Experience managing projects valued at $10M to $50M or more
• Strong working knowledge of gravity sewer, force mains, water mains, large-diameter pipelines (48-inch and larger), deep excavation, shoring, dewatering, and trenchless methods
• Experience with FRP/GRP, PCCP, ductile iron, HDPE, and steel casing pipe systems
• Background in CPM scheduling, budget management, change order control, and subcontractor management
• Experience managing construction in active municipal environments and public right-of-way

Technical Knowledge and Tools

• Proficient in Procore and Bluebeam
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Able to read and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, and utility drawings
• Familiar with municipal utility standards, specifications, and permitting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (equivalent field experience considered)
• OSHA 30 Certification
• PMP Certification or equivalent advanced project management training
• Experience with design-build or CMAR project delivery
• Estimating background

Salary, Benefits and Total Compensation

S.J. Louis offers a competitive compensation package for experienced senior leaders. Salary starts at $140,000 and is based on experience and qualifications. Base Salary: Starting at $140,000 annually. Company-paid travel and lodging for all project assignments away from home. Daily per diem for overnight project assignments. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. 401(k) retirement plan. Company-paid Life Insurance. Health Savings Account (HSA). Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Paid Time Off (PTO).

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a senior construction professional with deep experience managing heavy civil and underground utility projects. The right candidate has a strong technical background, manages budgets and schedules with discipline, and builds solid working relationships with clients, engineers, and field crews. If you have a consistent record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget, we want to hear from you.