Miller Bros. Const., Inc. is hiring a Project Manager II to lead heavy civil site-development projects for commercial and industrial clients from bidding through closeout. The role manages project execution, financial performance, client and subcontractor relationships, field coordination, documentation, and safety.

Responsibilities:

Lead assigned commercial and industrial site-development projects from preconstruction through final completion, ensuring successful outcomes for both the client and Miller Bros. Const., Inc
Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, developers, general contractors, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, utility providers, and other project stakeholders
Align sitework execution with overall construction milestones, including building-pad turnover, utility availability, construction access, and phased completion
Provide a high level of client satisfaction through responsive communication, proactive planning, reliable execution, and timely resolution of project concerns
Maintain positive working relationships with clients, employees, subcontractors, vendors, adjacent property owners, and the public
Regularly communicate project status, financial performance, schedule, risks, opportunities, and significant issues to the Group Manager
Prepare bids and detailed cost estimates for commercial sitework using HCSS HeavyBid, including review of plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, schedules, contracts, and other bid documents
Evaluate earthwork quantities, cut-and-fill balance, material suitability, import and export requirements, haul routes, disposal options, dewatering, and potential soil stabilization needs
Procure and evaluate subcontractor, supplier, material, trucking, and rental quotes to confirm pricing, scope coverage, exclusions, availability, and compliance with project requirements
Identify project risks, constructability concerns, scope gaps, utility conflicts, long-lead materials, and potential cost or schedule impacts; review pricing strategy, assumptions, and major risk items with the Group Manager before bid submission
Evaluate construction phasing, site logistics, access requirements, and coordination needs associated with concurrent building construction and other trades
Plan and lead internal pre-job meetings and coordinate owner/client preconstruction meetings to align project teams on scope, schedule, production expectations, resources, safety requirements, and startup documentation
Prepare, manage, and maintain contract documents from award through closeout, including subcontracts, purchase orders, RFIs, submittals, change orders, correspondence, plans, specifications, and revisions
Represent MBC in owner, client, and project meetings; manage additional work, contract notices, change orders, and closeout activities to protect project scope, schedule, profitability, and client relationships
Develop, maintain, and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, production expectations, and financial performance with a focus on maximizing project profitability
Monitor labor, equipment, materials, quantities, trucking, subcontractor costs, and production against the original estimate and current project budget
Track earthwork movement, material handling, utility installation, and other key production activities to identify inefficiencies and support timely adjustments
Review HCSS HeavyJob, CGC, and field reporting regularly for cost, payroll, equipment, quantities, and production accuracy; identify variances and coordinate corrective actions with field leadership
Prepare accurate and timely monthly ECAC and cost-to-complete forecasts, identifying changes in projected margin, risks, opportunities, and required corrective actions
Evaluate the financial and schedule impacts of design revisions, differing site conditions, weather disruptions, acceleration requests, and changes in construction sequencing
Manage change-order pricing and cost reconciliation to ensure additional work is properly documented, priced, approved, and reflected in project financial systems
Oversee project billing, accounts receivable follow-up, project-related accounts payable, and other fiscal responsibilities through final financial closeout
Coordinate daily and long-range project activities with Superintendents and Foremen to maintain schedule, production, quality, and profitability goals
Coordinate personnel, equipment, subcontractors, suppliers, trucking, materials, and project sequencing with field and operational leadership
Manage sitework sequencing for clearing, earthwork, grading, building-pad preparation, underground utilities, storm drainage, detention systems, and assigned paving or site-improvement scopes
Coordinate building-pad and work-area turnover with the general contractor and other trades, confirming required elevations, compaction, testing, access, and acceptance documentation
Coordinate utility installation, tie-ins, testing, inspections, and service-provider interfaces within MBC’s contracted scope
Plan construction access, haul routes, staging areas, temporary drainage, and material storage to support efficient operations as the site develops
Review project scopes, plans, specifications, schedules, geotechnical recommendations, and quality requirements with field supervision
Coordinate surveying, layout, geotechnical testing, and required inspections to support accurate construction and timely acceptance
Perform regular site visits and walkthroughs with field leadership to evaluate safety, quality, productivity, schedule, upcoming work, and client concerns
Anticipate challenges such as unsuitable soils, groundwater, utility conflicts, weather-sensitive work, and overlapping trade activities; collaborate with operations and project stakeholders to resolve issues
Provide project-specific direction and evaluate the performance of field supervision, subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers; communicate significant concerns or recommended changes to the Group Manager
Ensure required project records and field reports are completed accurately and on time, including production data, trucking tickets, material receipts, equipment reporting, T&M/force-account records, and SWPPP documentation
Maintain accurate and current project files, plans, specifications, revisions, correspondence, RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and supporting documentation
Track quantity changes, earthwork assumptions, material import and export, and differing site conditions to support cost control and change management
Review field reporting for accuracy and coordinate corrections with Superintendents and Foremen before information is incorporated into project cost and production reporting
Document and communicate design changes, delays, owner requests, access restrictions, differing conditions, and other events affecting scope, cost, schedule, or contractual obligations
Maintain required testing, inspection, utility acceptance, as-built, and turnover records within MBC’s scope
Provide regular reporting to the Group Manager on schedule performance, cost position, production, outstanding changes, client issues, risks, and upcoming project needs
Demonstrate active leadership in MBC safety expectations and promote a safe working environment across all assigned projects
Ensure projects comply with applicable OSHA standards, MSHA standards when required, MBC Safety Programs, and client/owner safety requirements
Work with Safety leadership, Superintendents, and Foremen to reinforce Site Sense talks, pre-task planning, hazard awareness, and safe work practices
Incorporate excavation and trench safety, underground utility protection, equipment and pedestrian separation, haul-road safety, and subcontractor coordination into project planning and execution
Coordinate compliance with applicable erosion-control, stormwater, environmental, and permit requirements within MBC’s contracted responsibilities
Identify and address safety concerns promptly and ensure proper safety practices are incorporated into project planning, scheduling, and field execution

Requirements:

Minimum five years of progressive project management and/or estimating experience in heavy civil construction, with relevant commercial or industrial site-development experience
Demonstrated experience independently managing site-development projects involving earthwork, mass grading, building-pad preparation, underground utilities, storm drainage, and related civil infrastructure
Experience managing projects from bidding through closeout, including budgets, forecasts, schedules, change orders, billing, subcontractors, suppliers, and client relationships
Ability to coordinate sitework with general contractors, building trades, utility providers, and inspectors while meeting phased turnover and construction milestones
Strong understanding of earthwork quantities, soil conditions, compaction requirements, site drainage, utility construction, and production-based cost management
Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, contracts, cost controls, production tracking, and project documentation
Excellent communication, leadership, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced construction environment
Strong leadership, accountability, and ownership with a focus on project results and profitability
Client-focused with the ability to build trust, manage expectations, and maintain productive long-term relationships
Strong financial and analytical skills with an understanding of project costs, production, forecasting, and margin management
Ability to plan and sequence complex sitework around building construction, utility installation, and phased turnover requirements
Effective communicator capable of working collaboratively with field personnel, clients, general contractors, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and company leadership
Organized, detail-focused, proactive, and adaptable to changing designs, site conditions, and priorities
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
Experience supporting large-scale developments such as data centers, distribution centers, warehouses, logistics facilities, manufacturing campuses, or similar commercial and industrial sites strongly preferred
Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid/HeavyJob, CGC, or comparable estimating and construction management systems preferred

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