Design-Build Project Manager (Heavy Civil/DOT)

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Design-Build Project Manager to lead pursuits and projects across KCI’s growing St. Louis heavy civil market. This role is ideal for someone who thinks beyond traditional bid-build—someone who can develop winning strategies, collaborate with design and construction partners, and lead projects from concept through completion. You’ll play a key role in Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and CMAR work, helping KCI win and deliver complex infrastructure projects.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At KCI Construction, you’re not just building projects—you’re building ownership.

100% Employee-Owned (ESOP): You share directly in the company’s success

Top-Tier Benefits: Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, 401(k), and 100% paid health coverage

Unlimited PTO: Flexibility to manage work and life in a way that works for you

St. Louis Impact: Help deliver critical infrastructure across the region—roads, bridges, and water systems that keep communities moving

Strong Backlog & Stability: Established contractor with deep roots and long-term client relationships

People-First Culture: We invest in your growth, your voice, and your career path

What You'll Do

Pursuit & Preconstruction Leadership

Lead Design-Build and CMAR pursuits from early strategy through proposal submission

Analyze RFQs/RFPs to define scope, risks, and win strategy

Develop pricing approaches, schedules, and technical solutions

Partner with estimating, operations, and marketing to deliver clear, compelling proposals

Drive value engineering and constructability input early in the design process

Build relationships with owners, engineers, and key partners in the St. Louis market

Project Execution

Transition pursuits into successful projects, maintaining alignment on budget, scope, and risk

Lead coordination between design teams, field operations, and stakeholders

Support project teams through design development milestones

Ensure commitments made during pursuit are clearly communicated and executed

Team & Market Impact

Mentor team members and support development of estimating and project staff

Strengthen KCI’s presence in the local heavy civil and alternative delivery market

Contribute to continuous improvement in pursuit strategy, tools, and delivery methods

What Sets You Apart (GRiT Values)

Growth: You’re always improving how work gets pursued and delivered

Resilience: You thrive in complex, fast-moving pursuits

Integrity: You build trust through accountability and doing the right thing

Teamwork: You bring people together to win—and deliver—great work

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

10–15+ years of experience in heavy civil, DOT, or infrastructure projects

Experience with Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, or CMAR delivery methods

Strong understanding of MoDOT/local agency work and St. Louis market dynamics

Proven ability to manage both pursuit strategy and project execution

Deep knowledge of construction means, methods, and cost drivers

Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and complex bid documents

Strong communication skills, including client interaction and proposal input

Highly organized, accountable, and able to manage multiple priorities

Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, HCSS Heavy Bid, BlueBeam, Onscreen Takeoff. Vista is highly desirable.

KCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our company and fosters innovation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.