Lead Project Coordinator

Senior Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction Summary In  search of a seasoned Senior Project Manager – Heavy Civil to lead intricate infrastructure projects in Southern California.

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

This role involves hands-on project leadership from preconstruction to project closeout, focusing on planning, scheduling, financial performance, subcontractor management, client relationships, and change management.

Responsibilities Oversee heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction to completion.

Manage project financial performance, including budget, revenue, gross margin, cash flow, forecasting, and profitability.

Develop and maintain accurate cost-to-complete forecasts and monthly projections.

Manage projects involving self-performed scopes such as:

Underground Utilities Water, Sewer & Storm Drain Earthwork & Mass Grading Excavation Asphalt  Paving Structural Concrete Railroad Infrastructure Public Works Collaborate with Superintendents on construction plans, schedules, manpower needs, equipment requirements, and project sequencing.

Monitor field production, labor costs, equipment usage, material expenses, and subcontractor performance.

Review project plans, specifications, contracts, geotechnical reports, and other construction documents.

Identify project risks, constructability issues, scope gaps, and potential impacts on cost or schedule.

Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, claims, correspondence, and project documentation.

Negotiate and execute change orders while safeguarding project profitability and contractual rights.

Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure critical milestones are met.

Manage subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and procurement activities.

Coordinate with various project stakeholders including owners, engineers, inspectors, and public agencies.

Lead project meetings and provide clear communication on 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 projects by providing historical cost data, production information, and operational insights.

Ensure compliance with project safety, environmental, quality, and contractual requirements.

Mentor project staff including Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers.

Establish and maintain client relationships for potential repeat business and future opportunities.

Experience Preference Seeking candidates with experience managing multiple heavy civil disciplines, including:

Underground Wet Utilities Water & Sewer Pipelines Storm Drain Earthwork Mass  Excavation Mass Grading Asphalt Paving Structural Concrete Bridges & Structures Railroad Construction Caltrans Public  Works Utility Infrastructure Transportation Infrastructure Municipal & Agency Projects Qualifications
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.

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