Construction Project Lead Jobs in Indiana
Construction Project Lead jobs in Indiana are concentrated in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville, where large-scale commercial, infrastructure, and industrial construction keeps demand steady year-round. Major employers with lasting Indiana footprints include Messer Construction, Pepper Construction, and Eli Lilly's capital projects division, all of which regularly need leads who can manage ground-up builds, renovation programs, and public-sector contracts. The most in-demand specialties are commercial interiors, heavy civil, and healthcare facility construction. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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This role will be based out of our Indianapolis, IN office.
The Project Manager will lead the delivery in the planning, design and execution of electrical infrastructure projects within transportation systems to include street lighting, traffic signals, ITS, substations, distribution, and Port of Entry upgrades.
Company Overview
With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our “Do it Right the First Time” work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management, and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects.
William Charles Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.
MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).
Responsibilities:
- Partner with safety to ensure safety programs are established and executed
- Financial monitoring and reporting including cost monitoring, cost and revenue projections, change order logs, under/over billing reports, invoicing, vendor and subcontractor invoicing review and approval
- Work with project superintendents to identity applicable equipment types, personnel skill sets, means, methods, and schedule as required
- Manage and update receiving and yield reports
- Maintain cost accounting, schedule impacts, fully authorized change order logs, and communication logs
- Submit quarterly cost to complete projections
- Weekly quantities reported and compiled in ViewPoint
- Keep change order log up to date
- Coordinate equipment acquisitions
- Subcontract committed costs tracking
- Estimating review to understand strategies, risks, and opportunities
- Pre-construction planning with project team
- Review and procure any permits or licensing required
- Sub-contractor scope and schedule review
- Project documentation including submittals, RFI’s, meeting minutes, work plans
- Project closeout including final documentation, invoicing, retainage release
- Building relationships in local marketplaces
- Interaction with project ream, business leaders, and management
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. A combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
- 2+ years of experience working on electrical transportation projects
- Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles
- Experience with Project Management systems, such as Procore, Build2Win, MS Project and/or P6 and, HCSS
- Previous experience with Procore, Build2Win, and/or P6 a plus
- Ability to read and understand contracts
- Strong analytical skills
- Detail oriented and good organization skills
- Ability to communicate well with others, both written and orally
- Proficient in Computer applications such as Microsoft and time reporting systems
- Functional knowledge of job cost accounting
- Thorough understanding of CPM scheduling
What's in it for you:
Financial Wellbeing
- Compensation $120,000-$160,0000 / year, commensurate with experience
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
- Discounted National Gym Membership Network
Family & Lifestyle
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.
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Construction Project Lead Job Market in Indiana
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What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction project lead jobs across Indiana.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- Five or more years of field experience managing construction crews and subcontractors
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification current and verifiable
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore or Autodesk Build
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites across Indiana
Construction Project Lead Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction project lead in Indiana?
Most construction project leads in Indiana start with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture from a program like Purdue University's building construction management track, then gain field experience as a superintendent or project engineer. Indiana does not require a state license for the project lead role itself, but employers expect an active OSHA 30-Hour card and, for public projects, familiarity with Indiana Department of Transportation standards. Advancing to lead typically takes several years managing subcontractors on progressively larger projects.
Which companies hire construction project leads in Indiana?
Companies currently hiring construction project leads in Indiana include NiSource, MKS, and MGAC, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Indiana's strong healthcare construction and interstate infrastructure investment keeps hiring active well beyond the largest general contractors.
Which Indiana cities have the most construction project lead jobs?
Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and South Bend consistently have the most construction project lead openings in Indiana. Indianapolis drives volume through its expanding healthcare campuses, convention and stadium projects, and suburban commercial development, while Fort Wayne and Evansville anchor regional demand through industrial plant expansions and municipal infrastructure work that keep mid-size general contractors fully staffed.
Are there remote construction project lead jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're rare. About 25% of construction project lead openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the fundamentally on-site nature of the role. The portions most likely to be handled off-site are preconstruction planning, budget reviews, and owner reporting, while daily site supervision and subcontractor coordination require a physical presence on the project.
How can I get hired as a construction project lead in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a project engineer or assistant superintendent role with a mid-size Indiana general contractor such as Messer Construction or Hagerman Group, both of which run structured early-career programs for graduates without field experience. Completing Purdue's building construction management co-op program or an AGC of Indiana apprenticeship pathway builds the site exposure employers want. Earning an OSHA 30-Hour card before applying signals job-site readiness and separates first-time candidates from the field.
Where can I find and apply to construction project lead jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to construction project lead jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred region, and project type, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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