Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Estimator

General Summary

This position is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects ranging from $15 – $49 million in size.

• Perform accurate project revenue and cost financial forecasting to ensure corporate profitability goals are met.
• Coordinate with estimators and project controls group to establish budget.
• Lead estimating efforts on vertically integrated projects to ensure accurate and consistent bid to build process.
• Coordinate efforts with estimators and area managers to manage resources and meet project schedule.
• Participate in bid review and bid closing to ensure accuracy of bid and evaluate project feasibility; work with estimating team to develop bid schedule.
• Coordinate with area managers and project team to develop a comprehensive plan for project start‑up and successful kick‑off.
• Provide an environment where dynamic project communication occurs between Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents and Area Manager to ensure work is accomplished in an efficient, profitable, and safe manner.
• Ensure proper job controls, i.e., quantities, costs, revenue, and schedule.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, corporate management, inspectors, etc., providing customer service to develop long‑term partnerships with the client base.
• Ensure accurate construction reports for the job allowing for continuous improvement in performance.
• Run projects at profitability levels to meet or exceed expected margins.
• Comply with, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction.

• Five+ years of progressive project experience in heavy civil environments.
• 5+ years of experience in paving, dirt, and grading in either private or public environments.

• Knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.
• Maintain ability to work in a high‑production environment.
• Demonstrated decision‑making skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills.
• Accuracy at all times.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear; frequently to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard; occasionally to reach with hands and arms; and occasionally to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may be required to work around large construction equipment and must be safety‑conscious.

• Ability to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
• A team player.

We offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, and special programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness. Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem Blue Cross, with 100% of the premium paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

We provide a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, vesting immediately. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

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Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a drug‑free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.