Mid Level Project Lead Jobs
Mid level project lead jobs go to professionals ready to own projects end to end, align cross-functional teams, and make delivery decisions with limited day-to-day oversight. Openings cover 29% remote and hybrid arrangements across Staffing & Recruiting, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Jobot, Hays, and Humana hiring at this level now.
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Project Manager/ Estimator - Heavy Civil - Glen Carbon, IL
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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
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Mid Level Project Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level project lead job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you managed scope, timelines, or stakeholder communication directly, and where your decisions shaped outcomes. Tailor your resume to show independent delivery rather than team contribution. Employers at this level want evidence you can run a project without constant direction, so be specific about what you owned and what resulted.
Which companies hire mid level project leads?
Companies hiring mid level project leads right now include Jobot, Hays, and Humana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large enterprises managing complex portfolios and mid-size organizations where project leads carry significant delivery responsibility across multiple workstreams.
Are there remote mid level project lead jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this level. About 29% of mid level project lead openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how distributed delivery teams have become standard across most industries hiring for this role. You can filter by work setting when searching openings on Migrate Mate.
How do I move up to a mid level project lead role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built through consistent ownership and measurable impact. Early-career professionals grow into mid level project lead roles by taking on progressively larger scopes, mentoring newer teammates, and demonstrating they can manage competing priorities without close supervision. Seeking out cross-functional projects and quantifying delivery outcomes on your resume accelerates that progression noticeably.
Which industries hire the most mid level project leads?
Mid Level project lead roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run large, ongoing project portfolios that require experienced leads who can coordinate teams, manage timelines, and deliver results with operational independence.