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INTRODUCTION
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JOB DETAILS
Project Manager/ Estimator - Heavy Civil - Glen Carbon, IL
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kelly Anne Wight
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Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year
A bit about us:
They are a family-run heavy civil general contractor based in Glen Carbon, Illinois, with over 50 years of experience in heavy highway, road and bridge construction, utility work, demolition, and earthwork. What started as a small excavating operation has grown into a family of companies that employs over 100 full-time skilled craftsmen and professionals across the field and office. They take pride in the work they do and the people they do it with.
Why join us?
- You are not just a number here, you will be joining a tight-knit team that has been building Illinois infrastructure for generations
- They value people who show up, take ownership, and want to grow alongside the company
- Your voice matters and your work is visible
- They offer a stable, family-oriented environment where long-term careers are the norm, not the exception
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
They are looking for a Project Manager / Estimator with 3 to 5 years of heavy civil experience to join their team in Glen Carbon, IL. Responsibilities include:
- Managing heavy civil projects from preconstruction through closeout
- Preparing accurate quantity takeoffs, bid packages, and cost estimates
- Coordinating with field superintendents, subcontractors, and owners
- Tracking project budgets, schedules, and change orders
- Building and maintaining strong client and agency relationships
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 to 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction (highway, road, bridge, utility, or earthwork preferred)
- Proficiency in estimating software and project management tools
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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INTRODUCTION
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JOB DETAILS
Project Manager/ Estimator - Heavy Civil - Glen Carbon, IL
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kelly Anne Wight
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year
A bit about us:
They are a family-run heavy civil general contractor based in Glen Carbon, Illinois, with over 50 years of experience in heavy highway, road and bridge construction, utility work, demolition, and earthwork. What started as a small excavating operation has grown into a family of companies that employs over 100 full-time skilled craftsmen and professionals across the field and office. They take pride in the work they do and the people they do it with.
Why join us?
- You are not just a number here, you will be joining a tight-knit team that has been building Illinois infrastructure for generations
- They value people who show up, take ownership, and want to grow alongside the company
- Your voice matters and your work is visible
- They offer a stable, family-oriented environment where long-term careers are the norm, not the exception
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
They are looking for a Project Manager / Estimator with 3 to 5 years of heavy civil experience to join their team in Glen Carbon, IL. Responsibilities include:
- Managing heavy civil projects from preconstruction through closeout
- Preparing accurate quantity takeoffs, bid packages, and cost estimates
- Coordinating with field superintendents, subcontractors, and owners
- Tracking project budgets, schedules, and change orders
- Building and maintaining strong client and agency relationships
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 to 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction (highway, road, bridge, utility, or earthwork preferred)
- Proficiency in estimating software and project management tools
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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Who's Hiring
- Hays47
- Jobot39
- McMillen35
- Clark Construction Company35
- JLL31
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services102
- Staffing & Recruiting94
- Construction & Real Estate63
- Technology & Software55
- Manufacturing16
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project lead jobs.
- 3 to 5 years of experience managing projects from initiation through delivery
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or MS Project
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred or required
- Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholder communication
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall delivery methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
Tips for Your Project Lead Job Search
Quantify scope on your resume
Project leads get filtered out when their resumes list duties instead of outcomes. Rewrite each bullet to show team size, budget managed, and whether the project finished on time and on scope. Reviewers need to see the scale you've operated at.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to delivery method
Hiring managers in tech-heavy shops expect Agile and Scrum fluency, while construction and infrastructure employers want Waterfall and schedule-management depth. Read each job posting for methodology signals and adjust your resume language to match before you apply.
Build a portfolio of project artifacts
A strong project lead candidate brings redacted samples: a project charter, a risk register, a stakeholder communication plan. Even one polished artifact shows you understand what the role actually produces, not just that you've held the title.
Prepare a structured situational story
Most project lead interviews include at least one scenario question about a project that went off-track. Prepare a specific story using situation, action, and result, and name the tool or process you used to recover the schedule or scope before it became a crisis.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before your first-day offer conversation, confirm whether the role owns budget authority, headcount decisions, and go or no-go calls. Project lead titles vary widely in actual authority, and a lower-authority role rarely promotes into a higher one without a title change.
Project Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project leads?
The most active employers for project leads right now are Hays, Jobot, and McMillen, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is consistent across technology, healthcare systems, and large construction and infrastructure firms.
How many project lead jobs are remote?
About 49% of project lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though this varies by industry. Software delivery and IT program coordination roles carry the highest remote share, while construction, facilities, and on-site operations project leads are almost always required to be present at the project location.
How do you become a project lead?
Most project leads move into the role after building credibility as a contributor on project teams, then taking on informal coordination duties before pursuing a formal title. Earning a recognized certification such as PMP or CAPM signals readiness to employers. Demonstrating that you've owned a deliverable end-to-end, even on a small initiative, matters more than years of tenure alone.
Can you get hired as a project lead without experience?
You can break into project lead roles by leading internal initiatives, volunteer projects, or cross-team efforts that don't carry the title but require the same skills: scope definition, stakeholder updates, and risk tracking. Applying for associate or junior project lead openings is a realistic entry point, especially in industries with high project volume like IT services, healthcare operations, and professional services firms.
What does the project lead interview process look like?
Most project lead interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager interview focused on methodology and past project scope, and at least one behavioral round where you walk through a project that faced a significant challenge. Some employers add a panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders or ask candidates to present a sample project plan or case study before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to project lead jobs?
You can find and apply to project lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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