Senior Project Manager – Civil Construction

Compensation

Location:

Maui, Hawaiʻi

Reports to:

Operations Manager

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Exempt
Department:
Civil

Base Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 annual base salary, plus bonus eligibility

Relocation Assistance Available: not a perk, a partnership. We invest in leaders ready to plant roots and raise standards.

This Is Not a “Manage the Schedule” Role, this is a lead the leaders role. Alpha Inc. is searching for a true A-Player Senior Project Manager — someone who can run complex civil projects and elevate the people running them.

• Owns outcomes, not excuses
• Coaches Project Managers instead of rescuing them
• Thrives in accountability, clarity, and high expectations
• Leads with heart and spine

Alpha Inc. is a locally owned Hawaiʻi contractor delivering heavy civil construction, concrete, energy, drilling, and infrastructure solutions that serve island communities for generations.

We don’t just build projects — we build people, trust, and long-term impact
.

• Lead with Heart – Respect people. Develop talent. Do the right thing, even when it’s hard.
• Strength in Unity – One team, one mission. We win together or not at all.
• Alpha Mentality – High standards, personal ownership, and relentless improvement.

As Senior Project Manager, you are a culture carrier of these values on every jobsite and in every meeting.

You are responsible for the successful execution of multiple civil projects by leading, mentoring, and holding accountable our Project Managers and Project Engineers.

• Projects delivered on time, on budget, and to Alpha standards
• PMs who grow stronger, more confident, and more capable under your leadership
• Clear communication, clean handoffs, and zero surprises
• Clients who trust Alpha because execution is consistent and professional

• Directly lead, mentor, and coach Project Managers and Project Engineers across multiple projects
• Set expectations, inspect what matters, and provide real-time feedback
• Act as the escalation point for complex issues — solving problems with your team, not for them

• Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of civil construction projects
• Ensure scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality targets are consistently met
• Partner with PMs to allocate manpower, equipment, and materials effectively

• Oversee project budgets, cost controls, and forecasting
• Approve project-related expenses and ensure financial targets are achieved
• Track progress against milestones and intervene early when projects drift

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Communicate clearly and consistently with Operations leadership on project status, risks, and wins

• Identify risks before they become problems and implement mitigation strategies
• Improve project management systems, processes, and best practices
• Reinforce safety, compliance, and quality standards without compromise

We’re not looking for just experience—we’re looking for judgment, leadership, and pride in execution
.

• 8–10+ years in construction project management (civil preferred)
• 5+ years leading Project Managers and/or Engineers
• Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
• PMP certification a plus

• Strong leadership presence — calm, decisive, and respected in the field
• High financial acumen with deep understanding of budgets, cost controls, and margins
• Exceptional communicator who builds trust with crews, clients, and leadership
• Strategic thinker who anticipates issues instead of reacting to them
• Comfortable holding people accountable while genuinely developing them

Most importantly, you live these daily:
Lead with Heart, Strength in Unity, Alpha Mentality
.

Because here, Senior Project Managers aren’t just “running work”—they’re building legacies
.