Civil & Underground Construction Project Manager

The Contractor Consultants; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

Company-provided vehicle

Technology package

Professional training & certifications

Job summary

Holloway Construction, Inc. in Hanford, CA is seeking a Project Manager to lead commercial, government, and federal civil infrastructure projects. You will oversee underground utilities, site development, and contract administration, traveling to project locations within the valley as needed.

This role offers direct access to ownership and a path to expand civil operations. Responsibilities include managing budgets, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and change orders, while ensuring profitability and

Qualifications

• Experience managing underground and wet utilities projects.
• Ability to lead civil construction operations in office and field.
• Proficient in RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project billing.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% of working hours.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of civil and underground utility projects from site development to closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, billing support, change orders, and profitability.
• Coordinate on-site workflows with superintendents and field crews to meet specs.
• Resolve logistical and technical challenges in grading, trenching, paving, and wet utilities.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, and contracts documentation for transparency.
• Collaborate with ownership to streamline operations and drive expansion.

Skills

Underground utilities

Wet utilities

Grading

Trenching

Civil coordination

Project management docs

RFI/submittals/change orders

Leadership

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager – Lead Commercial and Federal Civil Infrastructure for Holloway Construction, Inc.

Job Overview

• Company: Holloway Construction, Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $105,000 to $125,000 per year (based on experience).
• Location: Hanford, CA (Travel Required within the valley).
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
• Project Scope: Commercial, Government, and Federal Civil/Underground.
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid CA drivers license.

The Opportunity

You will step into a high-impact leadership role with direct access to ownership and the autonomy to drive project success. Managing vital underground utility and site development contracts, you will influence how work gets done without corporate bottlenecks.

This position offers a distinct path to expand your leadership footprint as our civil operations continue to expand.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Direct all phases of civil and underground utility projects from initial site development through final contract closeout.
• Manage comprehensive project financials, including budgets, schedules, billing support, change orders, and profitability protection.
• Coordinate on-site workflows with superintendents and field crews to ensure strict alignment with project specifications.
• Resolve real-time logistical and technical challenges regarding grading, trenching, paving, and wet utility installations.
• Oversee the precise execution of RFIs, submittals, and contract documentation to maintain clear project transparency.
• Collaborate directly with company ownership to streamline operations, influence methodologies, and drive business expansion.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience managing underground utility, wet utilities, grading, trenching, and civil coordination projects.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems, such as Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, various apps, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex civil construction operations from both the office and the field environment.
• Proficiency in managing project management documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project billing.
• Strong solutions-oriented leadership mindset with the ability to protect contract profitability independently.
• Absolute willingness to travel up to 40% of working hours to various project locations.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 5 or more years of dedicated project management experience within the civil or general construction industry.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior experience successfully delivering commercial, government, public works, or federal construction contracts.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $105,000 to $125,000 based on experience.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid time off encompassing designated holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Company-provided vehicle and a dedicated technology package including a smartphone or tablet.
• Access to professional training and certifications including OSHA, fall protection, and manufacturer training.

About Us

Holloway Construction, Inc. is a premier general construction firm specializing in commercial, government, and federal projects. We offer an entrepreneurial environment where capable, hungry professionals can bypass rigid management layers to make a measurable impact. Learn more at www.hollowayconstructioninc.net.

Holloway Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations.

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.