Sr. Civil Project Manager

Civil Sr. Project Manager

TRICO Companies, LLC is seeking a full-time Civil Sr. Project Manager to join our team.

For over 45 years, TRICO has established itself as a trusted leader in the construction industry by delivering innovative, timely, and cost-effective solutions. Founded in 1979, we have built our reputation on our commitment to excellence, integrity, and customer satisfaction.

Our expertise spans industries such as food processing, industrial & manufacturing, medical, service and commercial construction. Whether it's a complex cold storage facility or a professional office building, we bring passion, perseverance, and unwavering focus to every project.

Join us and be part of a company that believes in empowering its people, fostering inclusive collaboration, and championing innovation.

The Senior Civil Project Manager provides senior-level leadership and strategic oversight for TRICO’s Civil Project Team and is accountable for the successful pursuit, planning, execution, safety, and financial performance of civil construction projects.

This role combines advanced estimating expertise, disciplined project execution, and people leadership. The Senior Civil Project Manager sets clear expectations, ensures roles and responsibilities are understood, and builds a high-performing team through coaching, accountability, and ongoing development.

This position plays a key role in advancing TRICO’s profitability, long-term growth, and commitment to our mission of Building Beyond the Building.

Lead Project Acquisition and Estimating

• Lead estimating efforts for complex civil projects, including self-perform work, subcontracted scopes, and general conditions

• Review bids, scopes, drawings, and specifications to ensure accuracy, constructability, and risk alignment

• Lead subcontractor bid analysis, negotiations, and buyout strategy

• Support and lead client presentations, pursuits, and proposal development

• Lead preconstruction planning and RFP development for negotiated and design-build work

• Actively engage in industry organizations, trade groups, and community networks to support market presence, client development, and opportunity generation

Oversee Project Execution

· Ensure disciplined use of project controls for RFIs, submittals, change orders, labor tracking, and production reporting

· Maintain clear communication with internal leaders, field teams, subcontractors, and clients

· Proactively manage schedules, budgets, logistics, and risk by identifying issues early, implementing corrective action ahead of impact, and escalating key risks and decisions to leadership as needed

Manage Financial Performance

· Drive timely project buyout and establish clear financial targets

· Improve and protect project margin through cost control, buyout savings, project execution excellence and appropriate risk management

· Review job cost reports, billings, AR, and AP regularly and take action as needed

· Establish project-specific financial goals and report results at project completion

Support Field Operations

· Partner closely with Superintendents on manpower planning, sequencing, production and execution of the work

· Conduct regular jobsite visits to support field leadership and reinforce expectations and safety

· Serve as a visible leader in the field, aligning project management and operations

Lead and Develop the Civil Project Team

· Set clear expectations, define roles and standards, and drive accountability for team performance and behaviors

· Coach, mentor, and develop project and field leaders, addressing performance issues early through direct feedback and corrective action

Build Client Relationships and Support Business Growth

· Serve as a primary client contact and model strong client leadership

· Build long-term client relationships that drive repeat and referral business

· Support pursuit strategies, proposals, and industry engagement

Lead Safety and Compliance

· Partner with field leadership to plan and execute work safely

· Set and model strong safety expectations and hold teams accountable

· Ensure incidents, near misses, and hazards are reported and addressed promptly

· Exercise stop-work authority when necessary…