Job Description

Job Title: Traveling Project Manager – Heavy Highway/Heavy Civil Construction

Location: Based in Nebraska – Projects Throughout the Midwest

Travel Required: 80–100% (Project-Based Travel)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Please note: You "MUST" have specific Heavy Civil/Heavy Highway construction experience!!!

About Us

We are a fast-growing, Nebraska-based Heavy Civil and Highway Construction company focused on delivering complex infrastructure projects across the Midwest. From bridges to earthwork, utilities to highways, we’re known for tackling tough jobs with grit, precision, and integrity.

Position Overview

As a Traveling Project Manager , you’ll be the boots-on-the-ground leader ensuring that multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and up to spec . You’ll oversee field operations, manage subcontractors, monitor schedules and costs, and maintain tight control over safety and quality.

You won’t be sitting behind a desk — you’ll live where the work is, directing project execution, building high-performing crews, and making real-time decisions that keep the job moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil and highway construction projects from start to finish
• Oversee field crews, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Develop and maintain project schedules and cost forecasts
• Ensure compliance with DOT specs, safety regulations, and QA/QC standards
• Collaborate with estimators, engineers, and owners to solve field issues in real-time
• Review and approve submittals, RFI responses, and change orders
• Track daily reports, work logs, and job costs using project management software
• Conduct on-site meetings with stakeholders, inspectors, and local agencies
• Travel to and manage multiple project sites as needed

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in heavy civil/heavy highway construction (bridges, roads, utilities, earthwork, etc.)
• Proven track record managing projects from mobilization to close-out
• Strong knowledge of DOT specifications and construction best practices
• Skilled in scheduling (Primavera, MS Project, or equivalent) and cost tracking
• Able to read and interpret civil blueprints, specs, and shop drawings
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in remote jobsite environments with extended travel
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., HCSS, Procore, or similar)
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent preferred (not required)

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary + Strong Annual Bonus
• Per Diem, Travel Stipends, and Housing Provided
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Strong Culture of Safety, Integrity, and Teamwork
• Career advancement in a fast-growing company with real responsibility

Ready to Build What Lasts?

We’re not looking for clipboard holders. We’re looking for field generals —people who take ownership, make decisions, and build projects that stand the test of time.

Apply now to lead the charge on some of the Midwest’s toughest and most rewarding infrastructure work.

G. Peterson Consulting Group, Inc. is a leading Executive Recruiting Firm for the Construction Industry. Our Experienced Recruiters are dedicated to identifying, qualifying, and delivering top talent nationwide. Let us help enhance your career. Services uphold the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and integrity. Salary and benefits listed herein are only a guideline. Any and all information listed above is subject to change and will be adjusted depending on experience. All searches are held in the utmost discretion. Confidentiality is exercised to the fullest, both to our candidates and clients. There are no fees to our candidates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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