Senior Project Manager: 1112

Location: Montgomery/ Birmingham

EEO:
SDAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

SDAC's Mission:
Our commitment to integrity and our consistent ability to exceed customer expectations raise us head-and-shoulders above the rest. Our experienced team has a deep understanding of the many demands and restrictions placed on contracting personnel. We remain committed to complete compliance with all policies and procedures essential to the success of each project–large, small and everything in between.

Scope:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Civil Construction) to lead large-scale infrastructure and site development projects. This role oversees planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of civil projects including roadways, bridges, utilities, earthwork, drainage systems, transportation infrastructure, and municipal improvements.

The Senior PM serves as the main point of contact for clients, engineers, inspectors, DOT representatives, and internal field teams. The ideal candidate has strong civil engineering knowledge, experience managing heavy civil crews, and a proven track record delivering complex projects on time, within scope, and within budget.

Duties:

• Manage the full lifecycle of civil construction projects: roadwork, utilities, grading, earthwork, stormwater, water/sewer, bridge or transportation improvements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, scopes, and manpower plans.
• Oversee project teams including Project Managers, Superintendents, foremen, survey crews, and subcontractors.
• Interpret and review civil engineering drawings, specifications, and survey data.
• Lead coordination with engineers, DOT representatives, municipalities, inspectors, and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct jobsite visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Review RFIs, submittals, change orders, quantity tracking, and work reports.
• Manage contract documents, pay applications, costs, forecasting, and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with erosion control requirements, environmental permits, and safety standards.
• Identify project risks, delays, conflicts, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead project meetings, progress updates, and communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee project closeout activities such as punch lists, as-builts, testing, and final acceptance.

Requirements:

• 10 years of civil construction project management experience (heavy civil, DOT, municipal, or infrastructure).
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Civil Engineering preferred).
• Strong knowledge of civil construction principles, grading, earthwork, stormwater, utilities, geotechnical, and site development.
• Experience managing DOT projects or federally funded infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, engineering drawings, and survey layouts.
• Proficiency with civil construction software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, Procore, HCSS/Heavy Bid, MS Project).
• Strong leadership experience managing field crews and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental permitting, and erosion control requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• PE license a plus but not required.
• OSHA 30 certification required
• Valid unencumbered drivers license

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

The physical and mental demands outlined here are essential for an employee to perform this job's core functions effectively. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ability to work on construction sites and in office settings as required.
• Ability to stand, walk, and navigate various site terrains for extended periods.
• Climbing, bending, kneeling, and navigating through uneven terrain, scaffolding, and high-risk areas are required.
• Requires good depth perception, peripheral vision, and awareness of moving heavy equipment.
• Ability to travel to multiple job sites for project oversight.
• Working Environment:
• Exposure to construction sites, loud environments, and extreme weather conditions when necessary.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, high-decibel noise, and airborne debris.
• Work may involve high elevations, confined spaces, and hazardous materials.

Working Environment:

• Exposure to construction sites, loud environments, and extreme weather conditions when necessary.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, high-decibel noise, and airborne debris.
• Work may involve high elevations, confined spaces, and hazardous materials.