Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager
- Heavy Civil Construction Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager
- Heavy Civil to lead complex infrastructure projects throughout Southern California.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working for a self-performing heavy civil contractor
, with a strong background managing projects involving underground utilities, earthwork, mass grading, asphalt paving, structural concrete, railroad, and public works construction
.

This is a hands-on project leadership role with responsibility for the complete project lifecycle, including preconstruction, planning, scheduling, financial performance, subcontractor management, client relationships, change management, and project closeout. The Senior Project Manager will work closely with Superintendents and field leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and on schedule.

• Manage heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction and project startup through completion and closeout.
• Take ownership of project financial performance, including budget, revenue, gross margin, cash flow, forecasting, and profitability
  .
• Develop and maintain accurate cost-to-complete forecasts and monthly project financial projections.
• Manage projects involving self-performed scopes including:
  • Underground Utilities
  • Water, Sewer & Storm Drain
  • Earthwork & Mass Grading
  • Excavation
  • Asphalt Paving
  • Structural Concrete
  • Railroad Infrastructure
  • Public Works
• Partner with Superintendents to develop construction plans, schedules, manpower requirements, equipment needs, and project sequencing.
• Monitor field production, labor costs, equipment utilization, material costs, and subcontractor performance.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, geotechnical reports, and other construction documents.
• Identify project risks, constructability issues, scope gaps, and potential cost or schedule impacts.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, claims, correspondence, and project documentation.
• Identify, price, negotiate, and execute change orders while protecting project profitability and contractual rights.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and ensure critical milestones are achieved.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and procurement activities.
• Negotiate subcontracts, purchase orders, and major material commitments.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, public agencies, utility companies, railroad representatives, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and provide clear communication regarding schedule, cost, risk, quality, and project performance.
• Participate in project handoffs from estimating and validate bid assumptions, production rates, quantities, and scope.
• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts on future pursuits by providing historical cost data, production information, and operational input.
• Ensure compliance with project safety, environmental, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project staff.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships that support repeat business and future project opportunities.

Candidates with experience managing multiple heavy civil disciplines are highly preferred, including:

• Underground Wet Utilities
• Storm Drain
• Earthwork
• Mass Excavation
• Mass Grading
• Asphalt Paving
• Bridges & Structures
• Railroad Construction
• Caltrans
• Public Works
• Utility Infrastructure
• Transportation Infrastructure

• 10+ years of progressive heavy civil construction experience.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience managing heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong background working for a self-performing heavy civil contractor
  .
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple self-perform scopes such as utilities, earthwork, grading, asphalt, and concrete
  .
• Experience delivering California public works, transportation, railroad, municipal, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction means and methods.
• Ability to manage complex projects from startup through final completion.
• Strong understanding of project contracts, plans, specifications, schedules, and cost controls.
• Proven ability to manage project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and field operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred
  . Equivalent heavy civil construction experience may be considered.

Candidates should have extensive experience with:

• Project Budget Management
• Cost-to-Complete Forecasting
• Revenue & Margin Forecasting
• Cost Control
• Cash Flow Management
• Change Order Management
• Claims & Contract Management
• Labor Productivity
• Subcontractor Cost Management
• Procurement
• Schedule Management

The Senior Project Manager must be able to identify financial and operational issues early and take corrective action to protect schedule, margin, and overall project…