Preconstruction Project Manager (Heavy Civil)

Granite Construction Company; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plans

Health Savings Account

401(k) match

Job summary

Granite Construction Company is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Project Manager to lead all pre-award and early planning for heavy civil infrastructure projects. You will oversee estimating, design coordination, scheduling, risk management, constructability reviews, and owner engagement to drive accurate pricing and successful execution.

Requires a BS in a related field and 10 years of progressive experience in heavy civil environments, including 5 years in preconstruction or alternative

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10 years of progressive project experience in heavy civil environments.
• 5 years leading preconstruction or alternative delivery projects.
• Experience with highways, bridges, transit, water, aviation, or large infra projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction teams on CMGC, CMAR, Design-Build, and Bid-Build projects.
• Manage project pursuit strategy and owner coordination.
• Direct estimate development, review, and validation.
• Lead value engineering and risk workshops.
• Facilitate design reviews and constructability assessments.
• Develop and maintain preconstruction schedules and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate operations, estimating, engineering, and project controls resources.
• Support GMP negotiations and owner presentations.
• Prepare executive-level reports on budget, schedule, and risk.
• Participate in project turnover to construction operations.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

BS in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

The Preconstruction Project Manager leads all pre-award and early project planning activities for heavy civil infrastructure projects. This position is responsible for managing estimating, design coordination, scheduling, risk management, constructability reviews, and owner engagement to deliver accurate pricing, reduced risk, and successful project execution.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Lead preconstruction teams on CMGC, CMAR, Design-Build, and Bid-Build projects.
• Manage project pursuit strategy and owner coordination.
• Direct estimate development, review, and validation.
• Lead value engineering and risk workshops.
• Facilitate design reviews and constructability assessments.
• Develop and maintain preconstruction schedules and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate operations, estimating, engineering, and project controls resources.
• Support GMP negotiations and owner presentations.
• Prepare executive-level reports on budget, schedule, and risk.
• Participate in project turnover to construction operations.

Education

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

Work Experience

• Ten (10) years of progressive project experience in heavy civil environments.
• Five (5) years of experience leading preconstruction or alternative delivery projects.
• Experience with highways, bridges, transit, water, aviation, or large infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of estimating, scheduling, risk management, and constructability reviews.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and maintain client relationships. Excellent leadership skills. Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills.

Physical Demands

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.

Additional Requirements/Skills

Ability to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct daily.

Our Benefits at a Glance

• Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
• Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.
• Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
• Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range

$126,623.00 - $189,935.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

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 Equal Opportunity Employer.

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